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 2645125 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646516 epoch_slot_no: 11316 block_no: 2645001 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-29 12:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42ac579565d62bea07e51ed63a7c4d74777d7d6df11a7db8d5938dda001dddfeBlock Operator
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