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 2653116 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2654507 epoch_slot_no: 19307 block_no: 2652992 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2824 time: 2019-05-31 09:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc163657ef98ad29171f3c635e0d4bd5b7688b0798e1ba03571614bcbdb4cd257Block Operator
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