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 2654346 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2655737 epoch_slot_no: 20537 block_no: 2654222 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6418 time: 2019-05-31 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75ddbe7a5b2dac2292adf301a566ae38e91da5e39e2569f238c27899489dc485Block Operator
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