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 2653184 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2654575 epoch_slot_no: 19375 block_no: 2653060 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6327 time: 2019-05-31 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35f206c1102acce06bdbb4ecbda2583e08ec38d2e8a9d127e0a9ccce87930b7fBlock Operator
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