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 2652918 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654309 epoch_slot_no: 19109 block_no: 2652794 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-31 07:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd16fe50a708d4d7a7ac262517178ef42213ec66990a5940ed26b6ea2bf77e512Block Operator
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