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 2650910 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652301 epoch_slot_no: 17101 block_no: 2650786 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 20:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e88e9a567031c95185804c6245c4723f4c252e8d274ba6f28d321385bdebd5eBlock Operator
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