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 2646708 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648099 epoch_slot_no: 12899 block_no: 2646584 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2225 time: 2019-05-29 21:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ef22961e9517ac650a058689cd1b8ce857b5e2fecc4313adc2d3d2a8b369871Block Operator
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