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 2651025 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2652416 epoch_slot_no: 17216 block_no: 2650901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3847 time: 2019-05-30 21:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c674ab35597335b649093d038e2e79a33c9452f052e0c3cd6b61c14ae2eefebBlock Operator
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