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 2654283 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2655674 epoch_slot_no: 20474 block_no: 2654159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2721 time: 2019-05-31 15:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba91bd61f2e24556fcfc32cb7c15dfbde284f12c7967d3de6aa71ee7ab821ce0Block Operator
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