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 2651573 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2652964 epoch_slot_no: 17764 block_no: 2651449 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1629 time: 2019-05-31 00:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4c37559eb9203f39c668c742cf6cb94f0852f30acb118d3ea8682e5bc2f2c708Block Operator
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