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 2645790 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2647181 epoch_slot_no: 11981 block_no: 2645666 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4429 time: 2019-05-29 16:18:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x00d9db69e9c7f4d8ed9bf06fab0ddb2b136ccd9472198e3c8174868a0db9931fBlock Operator
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