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 2654074 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655465 epoch_slot_no: 20265 block_no: 2653950 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1752 time: 2019-05-31 14:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95d85ee94557b9622606d146866365ff7f5a6a9a4684b04b8a42233c39b1d228Block Operator
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