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 2650688 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652079 epoch_slot_no: 16879 block_no: 2650564 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-30 19:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb5d16fca9f1fd12c1048902122de0690ceb48c995a89348c0cb023a1f27f0a3bBlock Operator
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