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 2651829 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653220 epoch_slot_no: 18020 block_no: 2651705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1313 time: 2019-05-31 01:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42a093a04d28d82383b0178f2433ec56868789d36f851b2999c5a57fdead1ab5Block Operator
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