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 2654532 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655923 epoch_slot_no: 20723 block_no: 2654408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1092 time: 2019-05-31 16:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbba4d1c44036afb2576b8340eafd8b24656b472a8f7992717c069b83deb41dd3Block Operator
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