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 2651225 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652616 epoch_slot_no: 17416 block_no: 2651101 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2112 time: 2019-05-30 22:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x996841a2b6b9bf614bb62f347343a38d96a11e50b8d4eea563e0acdeb22a8e7eBlock Operator
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