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 2651286 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2652677 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 2651162 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7410 time: 2019-05-30 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb50f337e142926f720a45e15c05605c2ae754c75fceb81dd6b649372b3da1919Block Operator
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