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 2651769 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653160 epoch_slot_no: 17960 block_no: 2651645 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3231 time: 2019-05-31 01:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c82ac9eb2d58f61b703acc1e087b9a0986e3b60ae7e5f343b5b505951facfe3Block Operator
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