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 2645836 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647227 epoch_slot_no: 12027 block_no: 2645712 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2019-05-29 16:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba0f234bf0669bf2e278e06c7b8c40a7abf0fd3db512716a7666d3205b5363feBlock Operator
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