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 2651060 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652451 epoch_slot_no: 17251 block_no: 2650936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 21:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b82421771ebcc864f315b9b393e32e9e2ea16a6f5278b770f7e47d40c4f54a5Block Operator
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