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 2650045 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2651436 epoch_slot_no: 16236 block_no: 2649921 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2530 time: 2019-05-30 15:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bd133473eadffe97e4558b7cafe38ae705be4760be1d999c40a4f628b58702fBlock Operator
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