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 2646527 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2647918 epoch_slot_no: 12718 block_no: 2646403 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6904 time: 2019-05-29 20:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9b79a60e4380156523208d18bac70c6bd9f125c6b30681023116ba52d2fadb44Block Operator
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