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 2646495 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2647886 epoch_slot_no: 12686 block_no: 2646371 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1203 time: 2019-05-29 20:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb2619fcbc50c31b88d9563c7ccc16d62641529263cf17b9d0bf7955c97150345Block Operator
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