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 2645218 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646609 epoch_slot_no: 11409 block_no: 2645094 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3749 time: 2019-05-29 13:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc78c65b2b06b9faeae29e83a72decf2a6d22513c16e38681c4ec48dfc52536c6Block Operator
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