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 2649080 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650471 epoch_slot_no: 15271 block_no: 2648956 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1701 time: 2019-05-30 10:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xab9b4816637b98430aa0bdd614b9db018f84de731d56339f1975f9de5c67e02dBlock Operator
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