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 2652459 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2653850 epoch_slot_no: 18650 block_no: 2652335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2787 time: 2019-05-31 05:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec426af19fd4af71533cb1ddf0610f1cca48d71939d2f9083dbeac886be80660Block Operator
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