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 2650737 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652128 epoch_slot_no: 16928 block_no: 2650613 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5129 time: 2019-05-30 19:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf4c9e8f89a92bf446c4ff86e688153a52047aa04e6f29b8ff3b28ee3d7e71dd9Block Operator
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