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 2650903 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652294 epoch_slot_no: 17094 block_no: 2650779 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5459 time: 2019-05-30 20:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf9682837d730fa2e57608a3b0e5ec50c98c5a107ada036305936fa4bd4536145Block Operator
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