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 2653108 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654499 epoch_slot_no: 19299 block_no: 2652984 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2413 time: 2019-05-31 08:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa5cb2406eae00d0ae37b9b9f7291cfcc55dc349f8ffb5b7a4e65059da1d68c2cBlock Operator
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