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 2654253 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2655644 epoch_slot_no: 20444 block_no: 2654129 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4442 time: 2019-05-31 15:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2226a0e927d2e5dfb8ba77c98f4cc58a2f5df4874b0c34834443743891d16c2Block Operator
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