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 2653290 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654681 epoch_slot_no: 19481 block_no: 2653166 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2730 time: 2019-05-31 09:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x185cf6f5ddadbd1a5f018db81a3b99ad6e73ee99254cf4a23cbafdafa9e2d8daBlock Operator
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