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 2646196 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647587 epoch_slot_no: 12387 block_no: 2646072 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 997 time: 2019-05-29 18:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x51b9019b6de7a927bc913e319e2a8fee6ab68115b651501a5f1e6a677ba6afa3Block Operator
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