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 2645016 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646407 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 2644892 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1564 time: 2019-05-29 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa802543c66f1d785b27a012fd39e3750a444b45174ae50af9cd6cdc5f430e91cBlock Operator
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