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 2656875 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658265 epoch_slot_no: 1465 block_no: 2656750 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1673 time: 2019-06-01 05:53:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xaccac7e99d46d3ad997f4801096f00f6eb7e4ae358e658b884c1de6fd46a2fe1Block Operator
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