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 2653770 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655161 epoch_slot_no: 19961 block_no: 2653646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2069 time: 2019-05-31 12:38:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9018d02099ecb69d49be876e83f1a8cd7169f6fe91bb8f1be698ba4c5a0e3ffBlock Operator
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