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 2650180 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651571 epoch_slot_no: 16371 block_no: 2650056 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3393 time: 2019-05-30 16:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d08a629126d43c37988b23a41edcfdf2da059b1a6a6ed09bb4c1e18e40c63e2Block Operator
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