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 2651216 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652607 epoch_slot_no: 17407 block_no: 2651092 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-30 22:27:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa98105dbfb114a5f103f52361e00ff057d8c61a89c6db5a6e652b306a56ecac2Block Operator
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