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 2650376 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651767 epoch_slot_no: 16567 block_no: 2650252 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2034 time: 2019-05-30 17:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbdb973cc00460a5b15e1b3405618a10509f6847070b2e93e44acdb1570f9d3c3Block Operator
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