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 2651709 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2653100 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 2651585 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2520 time: 2019-05-31 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb69bf94b73c8c1cda6428bf9ada2b902afc75212897d685c5704f66fc97d466Block Operator
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