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 2650566 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2651957 epoch_slot_no: 16757 block_no: 2650442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6774 time: 2019-05-30 18:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa9dd2bf86b9ce0d2acb23d21550616486076914f09bd3855dbf335b2d155d5cdBlock Operator
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