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 2645410 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646801 epoch_slot_no: 11601 block_no: 2645286 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-05-29 14:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46ef60591438149873d4718bd39d6181e18511f39f11203664f62c6a6889f53cBlock Operator
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