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 2645675 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647066 epoch_slot_no: 11866 block_no: 2645551 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1898 time: 2019-05-29 15:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x56557e941f3cb81f141f042f1853f5d3e1fd578ff5d757ed90826927a9465dd4Block Operator
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