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 2650571 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651962 epoch_slot_no: 16762 block_no: 2650447 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2198 time: 2019-05-30 18:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8fb7c060e500c24af624f5d8e290a0ed9fc0fc6ae79808fd44bd14b6458385f4Block Operator
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