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 2654268 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2655659 epoch_slot_no: 20459 block_no: 2654144 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4662 time: 2019-05-31 15:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x43b6e7cc392da43c902ca352c80df5374ee5fd3c80e1f954a0210221787a9601Block Operator
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