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 2650941 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652332 epoch_slot_no: 17132 block_no: 2650817 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1656 time: 2019-05-30 20:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9ff15064872716e16a4311b6e796e5d3ff471e49eab6d85f91e3627da2e293a3Block Operator
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