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 2654180 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2655571 epoch_slot_no: 20371 block_no: 2654056 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1683 time: 2019-05-31 14:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdcc14f8345daaea76396b9576d3446d6e4e2dae21d110c6d0ab4fbf4d217e647Block Operator
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