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 2645399 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646790 epoch_slot_no: 11590 block_no: 2645275 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3619 time: 2019-05-29 14:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x859bf76d5d1f216d53d33fe46b1a99ab08b81af631963a2b221642ec2741cadbBlock Operator
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