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 2650466 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2651857 epoch_slot_no: 16657 block_no: 2650342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4119 time: 2019-05-30 18:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8c502f3ecdef1336c483769412c314a8c7f8de3b5aa9083da8edc6bed71bc07Block Operator
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