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 2645429 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646820 epoch_slot_no: 11620 block_no: 2645305 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1921 time: 2019-05-29 14:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf930b8d033e77223f00075e9612e0eba9e068e86200e2ca85a8640d3fe4b7f7bBlock Operator
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