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 2645013 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646404 epoch_slot_no: 11204 block_no: 2644889 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1297 time: 2019-05-29 11:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7dc76963703b1d37e7d3eaae9ac2702a6c0d6fd0367c5ed5c877a4bdc81c2e24Block Operator
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