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 2651196 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652587 epoch_slot_no: 17387 block_no: 2651072 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1355 time: 2019-05-30 22:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x73849c536d0b74d44fcc67f4a54e9fc52b606b83d15c08eeb4953843b5b71217Block Operator
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