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 2652431 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653822 epoch_slot_no: 18622 block_no: 2652307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4179 time: 2019-05-31 05:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7e3ef0d531deb78297fbe67d1325658dd0ef5609c9b81eff369815bfe85ad0fBlock Operator
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