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 2651051 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652442 epoch_slot_no: 17242 block_no: 2650927 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-30 21:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x648500e42d0663cccd855ecfb152ad990e772af8ca3507ca5835013c8112f16bBlock Operator
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