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 2652756 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2654147 epoch_slot_no: 18947 block_no: 2652632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1020 time: 2019-05-31 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e089d18709d73b320d0b7cc00daec6d707e2785e5f08b826ba9af8992ac7af7Block Operator
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