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 2650451 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651842 epoch_slot_no: 16642 block_no: 2650327 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2724 time: 2019-05-30 18:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x625956763c60e924f2e60df9e4e6e412cc95a16b55e26287c7a875b717958003Block Operator
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