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 2653974 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655365 epoch_slot_no: 20165 block_no: 2653850 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1674 time: 2019-05-31 13:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x99e0cf896993c8cd121b3f2b36d70f8994a2ef2555204a1e46ef522a2d2778f3Block Operator
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