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 2645949 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647340 epoch_slot_no: 12140 block_no: 2645825 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-29 17:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3407cdd73347e65ea855efe7e131f4cce8288eea74e3a7880930b5364c12f76dBlock Operator
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