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 2654715 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656106 epoch_slot_no: 20906 block_no: 2654591 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-31 17:53:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc002f55c3a322ac571ef4ead80abb12991069f2da3ee79cc6a2f348dddf132f5Block Operator
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