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 2645641 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647032 epoch_slot_no: 11832 block_no: 2645517 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1211 time: 2019-05-29 15:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbd55f2d7583a3c8183f838f1f55651d42d07dc394897e9e195a48cb8ba72f2b6Block Operator
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