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 2645509 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646900 epoch_slot_no: 11700 block_no: 2645385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-29 14:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d148f3b97ee4da8989eb0e2021f4eca81688206b3568383a3d9eedf8cd84e42Block Operator
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