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 2651285 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2652676 epoch_slot_no: 17476 block_no: 2651161 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3019 time: 2019-05-30 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea927c364f3ea42e5ffb2be09770ccf2cfdc161c827caca573fd187031c5a2f4Block Operator
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