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 2653560 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2654951 epoch_slot_no: 19751 block_no: 2653436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3900 time: 2019-05-31 11:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1679219d5a657dbd8d03bf96a9247d888918049704704cda4a7e5f1d92e5f81Block Operator
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