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 2651754 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653145 epoch_slot_no: 17945 block_no: 2651630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-31 01:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x365d11daeb4d7a6484202565d2deb517b1f0b017697fc621fa96f246119219d1Block Operator
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