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 2653189 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654580 epoch_slot_no: 19380 block_no: 2653065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4196 time: 2019-05-31 09:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61df6445e9d34eafafd32d631b7a1cc6ef734d43f83760596f8976870944c8c6Block Operator
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