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 2656996 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2658386 epoch_slot_no: 1586 block_no: 2656871 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1567 time: 2019-06-01 06:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd57a7618ebba947edc28e3baa29cbaf5a7b9b5b9216499d20a5e82e57dfab55cBlock Operator
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