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 2646057 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647448 epoch_slot_no: 12248 block_no: 2645933 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 956 time: 2019-05-29 17:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x161dd2d04daa2f9070eed58d7d57d2a47392b023bed4bbe440997d499a52eea3Block Operator
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