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 2645178 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646569 epoch_slot_no: 11369 block_no: 2645054 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-29 12:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x734f2a648c8fdf5b6cdf4dd8dac3bdc96de9d77abe914d914dd97dd827d02657Block Operator
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