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 2651979 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2653370 epoch_slot_no: 18170 block_no: 2651855 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 997 time: 2019-05-31 02:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc99eab72e7f27976a5b2ca2a908a1ede2da80b2adc33c98acb944f60c7e31583Block Operator
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