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 2651227 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652618 epoch_slot_no: 17418 block_no: 2651103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3473 time: 2019-05-30 22:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7251f1a1cc79e68459db460edd6111aec5082d69ad0e740a5dace0f8f8a10c58Block Operator
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