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 2649029 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650420 epoch_slot_no: 15220 block_no: 2648905 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2019-05-30 10:18:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8522d4f934e076f78a2108af4625aae8bd3e8777a6958ea802fac90fc7e05035Block Operator
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