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 2654554 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2655945 epoch_slot_no: 20745 block_no: 2654430 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2398 time: 2019-05-31 16:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8307990b32902a068dfb60009f805dbd711a546329622b2b4d1c99e5918f346dBlock Operator
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