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 2652295 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653686 epoch_slot_no: 18486 block_no: 2652171 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3946 time: 2019-05-31 04:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x506f231234ce73035807890b5150137e6d9e0c6cbe9d96ad3bbfa281cc026a1aBlock Operator
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