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 2645504 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646895 epoch_slot_no: 11695 block_no: 2645380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1342 time: 2019-05-29 14:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x60f64693cd068dc85d023ada4d9d8f485d1ce3ed30cb4795febfb09678c1c031Block Operator
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