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 2645275 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2646666 epoch_slot_no: 11466 block_no: 2645151 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1597 time: 2019-05-29 13:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x462a2c11b20b7db5fda419434dbfcf9ecc18caf78fd7d32096a797ea4d25dc8cBlock Operator
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