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 2656966 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658356 epoch_slot_no: 1556 block_no: 2656841 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2342 time: 2019-06-01 06:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa8ad70e986674afd45c73bccb69ed3c2a6142409ccdc9f98253a4f27a9f74b36Block Operator
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