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 2651392 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2652783 epoch_slot_no: 17583 block_no: 2651268 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4038 time: 2019-05-30 23:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec2acf52e2df9f98e12cebcca298f63c504db24bdc1a05e5af10895564c59870Block Operator
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