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 2653769 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655160 epoch_slot_no: 19960 block_no: 2653645 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-31 12:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c6dae6f09125286104034f0cdaf4ac16bbde216a13968236401360a844da306Block Operator
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