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 2650368 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651759 epoch_slot_no: 16559 block_no: 2650244 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 17:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x460b5bf52b2acf235db595fbd026cd2222deb49c708f7c89f7d9a76234c6b66bBlock Operator
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