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 2652943 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654334 epoch_slot_no: 19134 block_no: 2652819 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2335 time: 2019-05-31 08:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6092de14f12cb99f615015d50fdacd6656d0a660108acdf0999584c5221b6023Block Operator
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