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 2650617 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652008 epoch_slot_no: 16808 block_no: 2650493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2564 time: 2019-05-30 19:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6c597b4d872539d90488eedc0378c0df5d61fe1b9f9555b818849c91f24a82b7Block Operator
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