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 2652271 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2653662 epoch_slot_no: 18462 block_no: 2652147 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2246 time: 2019-05-31 04:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc2c85d7042f0829ffcc25c8eb5551ae0b4fa44917588210b4425f9b002f28611Block Operator
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