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 2650079 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651470 epoch_slot_no: 16270 block_no: 2649955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1899 time: 2019-05-30 16:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25f3dabc062c0f636c96a332fdb93e300973dd2343bbe921f73c47f74210e3feBlock Operator
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