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 2646081 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647472 epoch_slot_no: 12272 block_no: 2645957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2019-05-29 17:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x95e672a0bb57a8969fbb6b79658ed303427a85ea4ef6b4ceff6d2b81bee5f919Block Operator
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