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 2654113 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2655504 epoch_slot_no: 20304 block_no: 2653989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2213 time: 2019-05-31 14:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe17aa915e52219960695cbdad5cd99d9ed8918b301be346b1a2f577855e0b88dBlock Operator
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