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 2653787 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2655178 epoch_slot_no: 19978 block_no: 2653663 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3316 time: 2019-05-31 12:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f3055557141bff81c3068f1cd92fa9349acec73d0721668ab898856d492d861Block Operator
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