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 2652600 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2653991 epoch_slot_no: 18791 block_no: 2652476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1490 time: 2019-05-31 06:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2bcbd9858f32637dd5f0ddf4d812f31e2ce844b7daded5c4ad8d781f24f0338Block Operator
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