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 2654359 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2655750 epoch_slot_no: 20550 block_no: 2654235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1655 time: 2019-05-31 15:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54879106d307a7d04bae93d6d63d56c0a699b86101ef7da8c4b0de01db95a008Block Operator
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