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 2654720 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656111 epoch_slot_no: 20911 block_no: 2654596 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1662 time: 2019-05-31 17:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b01969c09610312f8fcebdd99780367176ae95eb0adb162dfe4954e7da96dd1Block Operator
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