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 2645432 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646823 epoch_slot_no: 11623 block_no: 2645308 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1178 time: 2019-05-29 14:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8e15dc64e0b14cce42b9f41317c3843ba6a87cafdc7fa2f0c1331afd68e8d83eBlock Operator
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