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 2654054 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655445 epoch_slot_no: 20245 block_no: 2653930 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1888 time: 2019-05-31 14:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd576b2bc9a8507b98818277833111c440a5784d327d85603a725091123b8fdc0Block Operator
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