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 2650386 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2651777 epoch_slot_no: 16577 block_no: 2650262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8232 time: 2019-05-30 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4d34c7be1f215ac8f8f305b17a1f5a619e4c819addd02da4079df6930176fa10Block Operator
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