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 2652250 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2653641 epoch_slot_no: 18441 block_no: 2652126 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4996 time: 2019-05-31 04:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe9eef78b9df9ac6d44bde342da82f6d124c6be280053e0760e9fc95e540fb3e6Block Operator
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