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 2650797 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652188 epoch_slot_no: 16988 block_no: 2650673 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3064 time: 2019-05-30 20:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x45ae15b365849f17551ccb25f15a1e93ce96366249eb384c38651788d61823ceBlock Operator
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