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 2650707 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652098 epoch_slot_no: 16898 block_no: 2650583 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5004 time: 2019-05-30 19:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d84445b2a3a339549a5da8d79b4840632f99c1dac36a0b5acf810c659d1d939Block Operator
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