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 2649067 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650458 epoch_slot_no: 15258 block_no: 2648943 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2235 time: 2019-05-30 10:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ee7227b5caaa1bd3c9e90dd30099437408ba12b5bf0a886765a8e6dc69f2dbbBlock Operator
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