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 2651136 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2652527 epoch_slot_no: 17327 block_no: 2651012 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2295 time: 2019-05-30 22:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xde905e4246bb5f44237eb10b8a81c5afed889fbe45729c6e0dc965bfdab435e4Block Operator
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