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 2654449 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2655840 epoch_slot_no: 20640 block_no: 2654325 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1917 time: 2019-05-31 16:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd17615085ca60446da25670fb85a464f4462b93c2a2391049bac25b08475b1f2Block Operator
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