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 2654548 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2655939 epoch_slot_no: 20739 block_no: 2654424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-31 16:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3e1e7363fe2cdb32beab9b33839db983b3aaf1be67186b7959c762455cc0e2cBlock Operator
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