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 2652732 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654123 epoch_slot_no: 18923 block_no: 2652608 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7538 time: 2019-05-31 06:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcaf33b0345902da3483d2e9572ca359f509abb23c54ae309b35a7a684b01f67cBlock Operator
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