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 2645865 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647256 epoch_slot_no: 12056 block_no: 2645741 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1909 time: 2019-05-29 16:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1f50089ffc1335719f6503a9c97dd99b3ed72f55bc039ccff1a2cd35e9842c4bBlock Operator
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