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 2651874 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2653265 epoch_slot_no: 18065 block_no: 2651750 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2200 time: 2019-05-31 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dfedc8ad5f93afab3ec70e455bcb6ab1e1c4046bda789c1a3fec89cc4b406f8Block Operator
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