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 2652186 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2653577 epoch_slot_no: 18377 block_no: 2652062 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4818 time: 2019-05-31 03:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eb024517620212179bd552f49ccf0e9db3d2c1d8e3a30d9d555e0445e5e4e24Block Operator
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