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 2653651 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655042 epoch_slot_no: 19842 block_no: 2653527 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2056 time: 2019-05-31 11:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ae0e87beabb7e9186ffcadb5f29afcfcda57a04536e552bcaa55027d1f881f5Block Operator
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