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 2646946 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2648337 epoch_slot_no: 13137 block_no: 2646822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3844 time: 2019-05-29 22:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b20cc180b38d7bf8be46a6e450d3ff9bd1f408afb8ec346d9ef4234c72d9fbcBlock Operator
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