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 2651611 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653002 epoch_slot_no: 17802 block_no: 2651487 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-31 00:38:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51c9289ae46093bc1aa5b018a2d515ec0c26bf7c38d1f91e44e007457278cc72Block Operator
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