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 2646587 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2647978 epoch_slot_no: 12778 block_no: 2646463 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2372 time: 2019-05-29 20:44:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x40cc8509f2ae49232353dd60c63ebee8ecc8787a7fe990a66524fa5b73151159Block Operator
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