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 2651726 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653117 epoch_slot_no: 17917 block_no: 2651602 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-05-31 01:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc069e38e9c26eb0ac644232173b7009618b636b60435132d468cb45e6a8a7ffaBlock Operator
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