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 2645801 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647192 epoch_slot_no: 11992 block_no: 2645677 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1754 time: 2019-05-29 16:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x125d88f713e3abe3c640253e4563cd2da0f498c0ab34c0cbfd3d66697a3fd737Block Operator
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