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 2652670 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2654061 epoch_slot_no: 18861 block_no: 2652546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-31 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe5db8318c76e420a4b30c5e0ebbce7fe389c30cd37efdf704e9ee79a1dce1b68Block Operator
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