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 2650746 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2652137 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 2650622 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4601 time: 2019-05-30 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc1524dbf1d5009c82d39c5eff8b97b4de1c51efb66d4ad28891f35e7ca1ed1a7Block Operator
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