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 2652672 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2654063 epoch_slot_no: 18863 block_no: 2652548 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5743 time: 2019-05-31 06:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd93750827a718edeb2a09b0d0ba7affcf8537e2db2f755d92d4b73a6120aff1dBlock Operator
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