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 2653591 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2654982 epoch_slot_no: 19782 block_no: 2653467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1302 time: 2019-05-31 11:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc81c05bf2852571fb8d1bb096e098737db1223d8740fc42f4eeeae00b0011cd7Block Operator
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