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 2651055 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652446 epoch_slot_no: 17246 block_no: 2650931 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 21:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4e9cdb09b121542557b4a171ea0a9e2a47074f7819d4c67ccc9349553b6878b1Block Operator
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