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 2652973 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654364 epoch_slot_no: 19164 block_no: 2652849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9586 time: 2019-05-31 08:12:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8cd7c6023be0eec305a0f48a6a71f128031da65e4120a07ecdb112ae6026ef51Block Operator
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