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 2652758 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2654149 epoch_slot_no: 18949 block_no: 2652634 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 989 time: 2019-05-31 07:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5380f0446ae0e1adfcdd0a73acadf7ad688c60695d8b9e67716985d27be1663Block Operator
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