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 2654750 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656141 epoch_slot_no: 20941 block_no: 2654626 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1309 time: 2019-05-31 18:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59f56633ceefe2c59f354a6c16f8809af6ccf2734d689654a0e85dc87b2fae3dBlock Operator
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