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 2650101 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2651492 epoch_slot_no: 16292 block_no: 2649977 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1705 time: 2019-05-30 16:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc91ba3f775fc177e88433b13c43745f349451249b94c7d660a76a7dfaeeb8300Block Operator
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