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 2645027 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646418 epoch_slot_no: 11218 block_no: 2644903 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-29 12:04:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9ff7a37f9dfd89d0978a4d8de01d76f41abae36ebedb097a16dbd5718595b37Block Operator
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