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 2653133 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654524 epoch_slot_no: 19324 block_no: 2653009 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2654 time: 2019-05-31 09:06:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d5aa48d663406ed3d35411e67f6a96cbb09bf58a838e207e9f2405499b287e0Block Operator
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