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 2646381 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647772 epoch_slot_no: 12572 block_no: 2646257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2086 time: 2019-05-29 19:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdd808fb3eb6b3556b0f240761d4f4ab7566a007f318f555642c6d91283b7817Block Operator
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