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 2652370 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653761 epoch_slot_no: 18561 block_no: 2652246 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1745 time: 2019-05-31 04:51:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6fe05eec19aff5b36566719a68e07bb7bd3ddd583fb80544ba18b6d3cea4f6faBlock Operator
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