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 2646436 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2647827 epoch_slot_no: 12627 block_no: 2646312 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3036 time: 2019-05-29 19:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7fcda237bec52c6c65160d2980addd7059c0ed4c996952cc4bd7a7e7bda7bcfBlock Operator
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