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 2653982 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655373 epoch_slot_no: 20173 block_no: 2653858 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3768 time: 2019-05-31 13:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeaa9c297ee86f4a7feb5a6e06c3544ccb4152339e8120e11d7a6a40aea064e4bBlock Operator
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