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 2654887 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2656278 epoch_slot_no: 21078 block_no: 2654763 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-31 18:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe7aaa09fd28dcee025d72b589d9993d09a63a69fcdea78bd4688490f180e5fbBlock Operator
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