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 2651137 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652528 epoch_slot_no: 17328 block_no: 2651013 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5464 time: 2019-05-30 22:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f511fde805f9dbc6c765d4eac7c0c930a50b085774b7a2867177dacf2f05f79Block Operator
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