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 2645886 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2647277 epoch_slot_no: 12077 block_no: 2645762 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6092 time: 2019-05-29 16:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c62ab19f38a5f627b4ec2cf88fe01d7b3caed721df157fb4e20962ded9b06f1Block Operator
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