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 2651091 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652482 epoch_slot_no: 17282 block_no: 2650967 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4837 time: 2019-05-30 21:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5cafc0213e77bf92e42688c59f25be76087dd0c13e80f33d7ecb981575895f6aBlock Operator
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