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 2651107 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652498 epoch_slot_no: 17298 block_no: 2650983 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1630 time: 2019-05-30 21:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe64e5ab2ff1e0c2e39ac2c3945ddd741968c404a7d90de8e0293f9100985ba11Block Operator
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