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 2653248 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2654639 epoch_slot_no: 19439 block_no: 2653124 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-31 09:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x20b3f112eae5b932f1a1fb310bb88dc2bf1f2e772c7a53a7e56ba8bd4ec34b73Block Operator
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