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 2650421 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651812 epoch_slot_no: 16612 block_no: 2650297 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1270 time: 2019-05-30 18:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x087507340fb7641e42d88ec2c42e930f3b2afa065d7a1338af83dc89746e7c11Block Operator
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