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 2650888 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652279 epoch_slot_no: 17079 block_no: 2650764 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1664 time: 2019-05-30 20:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6546b2e49c3a77e81733a1527dd1136c30b22f19c0fcc826b319a1f64e6ac41aBlock Operator
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