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 2653146 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654537 epoch_slot_no: 19337 block_no: 2653022 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1711 time: 2019-05-31 09:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e039b72168e07f9cdd1cd12375b6e663209043747c95428293eace20c2e2cdeBlock Operator
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