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 2645760 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2647151 epoch_slot_no: 11951 block_no: 2645636 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2832 time: 2019-05-29 16:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x663e762a31f3856611054e1bbd8116ccc8e6b24bf0988d3089653ba8ac30329bBlock Operator
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