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 2654316 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2655707 epoch_slot_no: 20507 block_no: 2654192 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-31 15:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e171f77b39ffb6e023c031225da555a1ea7c3def1239ff09f30e476912c34c0Block Operator
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