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 2649126 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2650517 epoch_slot_no: 15317 block_no: 2649002 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7272 time: 2019-05-30 10:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x163edb23caccdeb60225237ab5f6066c7db09ec43827258fd0f8b3d70fe726b8Block Operator
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