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 2650956 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2652347 epoch_slot_no: 17147 block_no: 2650832 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1702 time: 2019-05-30 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d3a7626725328537dad6d331d2c1bdcc56573cb1db404ff761cb98e91d1c913Block Operator
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