A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2656830 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2658220 epoch_slot_no: 1420 block_no: 2656705 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2350 time: 2019-06-01 05:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f22c69145cfb6c1692a1a155ceee00cd1df09d237f273aa7551186c12b1eb21Block Operator
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