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 2645730 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2647121 epoch_slot_no: 11921 block_no: 2645606 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-29 15:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4e35f69a00b1ef535e9c70b6415a60f08f2e4ef514cb0dffc84c283037d17b2Block Operator
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