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 2650541 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651932 epoch_slot_no: 16732 block_no: 2650417 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2244 time: 2019-05-30 18:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab0e2b87206ea8495da5a23b361d5d2db8494cc3222d35f9ed1a306d721abca0Block Operator
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