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 2645253 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2646644 epoch_slot_no: 11444 block_no: 2645129 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2450 time: 2019-05-29 13:19:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4ee3ca449fa6e11e566dc39af988602839c01b5b1371e1b3bbb405df007759bbBlock Operator
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