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 2651197 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652588 epoch_slot_no: 17388 block_no: 2651073 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6095 time: 2019-05-30 22:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x75db3fc0258319fe9d4687bbd563967d576865341ec89d1cb63eb86b8b6438deBlock Operator
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