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 2653733 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655124 epoch_slot_no: 19924 block_no: 2653609 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4058 time: 2019-05-31 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec0bf1ab4bc4b3b954122b50df06d391e3195b0c2a4cf995da7065ffa5a65734Block Operator
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