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 2650986 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652377 epoch_slot_no: 17177 block_no: 2650862 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6960 time: 2019-05-30 21:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9af3c8a52c8d6b59f5eea7f7d818f18e1e2264b088db77b1e258e5bfb1c03adBlock Operator
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