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 2645733 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647124 epoch_slot_no: 11924 block_no: 2645609 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-29 15:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9825a6295780dd09bd043d66a94c4c5b8de60d47afebc8ca845851c8c63c0bdeBlock Operator
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