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 2653885 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655276 epoch_slot_no: 20076 block_no: 2653761 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-31 13:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9742e67f22cc52aeda36a6ee1a822f7381e234b2593d95158272d9939ed46083Block Operator
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