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 2650899 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652290 epoch_slot_no: 17090 block_no: 2650775 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1591 time: 2019-05-30 20:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeed995b52a0c72ee56e1f4ba22a599280733c45dd3713f769f0b8d23f26405f6Block Operator
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