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 2653350 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2654741 epoch_slot_no: 19541 block_no: 2653226 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3267 time: 2019-05-31 10:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9003a07d1759dc32df41c2a81539becc6b1685328ff00d53cd1c4e1ccc38f475Block Operator
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