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 2656950 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658340 epoch_slot_no: 1540 block_no: 2656825 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2236 time: 2019-06-01 06:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x34a19892f381282c8413bc34aff27dd45365739a09ae4d2977eb9aeb7d96d1d3Block Operator
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