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 2650240 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651631 epoch_slot_no: 16431 block_no: 2650116 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 958 time: 2019-05-30 17:01:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe02999e91073a89e90cabaa731078d083d42c2bd770b177535e21ff69c591f8dBlock Operator
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