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 2651315 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2652706 epoch_slot_no: 17506 block_no: 2651191 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2467 time: 2019-05-30 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xff454edcb0a67ecfd880f2eb8df1be6dc242c592df8e741b78abed84b53bbe2eBlock Operator
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