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 2652905 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654296 epoch_slot_no: 19096 block_no: 2652781 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2292 time: 2019-05-31 07:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7d5030bd566fa58e5bfa7a6a4bb695f1ebdf6e1d090adabbeb8541f9b46d593Block Operator
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