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 2645559 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2646950 epoch_slot_no: 11750 block_no: 2645435 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-29 15:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc0e084a135d820065cc8cd41fa32f9740d0360fe026354313518c230d5461d18Block Operator
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