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 2646843 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648234 epoch_slot_no: 13034 block_no: 2646719 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2957 time: 2019-05-29 22:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x59102c068b74a74d52914c9bf8d816576186605b189115c3a998ef5e4f22f4d8Block Operator
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