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 2653501 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2654892 epoch_slot_no: 19692 block_no: 2653377 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2393 time: 2019-05-31 11:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdffd5037a8b6bb62f30c91ba3a0885ff5a1f633ef007bf5c8d521bb07a79aecBlock Operator
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