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 2651802 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653193 epoch_slot_no: 17993 block_no: 2651678 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-31 01:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a4f96e3d1d6284cae70c3e201c3d2d9cac43a2b681ebf4d49aa98c3bf50fc03Block Operator
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