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 2645353 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646744 epoch_slot_no: 11544 block_no: 2645229 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1728 time: 2019-05-29 13:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x853bf4a3c9144cf348fc3a716474d4b8b7542ac137f33d3d4b9ba40b6cab07c3Block Operator
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