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 2652852 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2654243 epoch_slot_no: 19043 block_no: 2652728 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2097 time: 2019-05-31 07:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x559f45131819f99b92c6f2350382c2498a1c001c5d2bec87bd128449be525cf1Block Operator
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