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 2649059 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650450 epoch_slot_no: 15250 block_no: 2648935 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2019-05-30 10:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x473bd3460a9b865ec4f3236ca615d38c0955e232cbebd8a02a2bdc923ab99b66Block Operator
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