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 2649131 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650522 epoch_slot_no: 15322 block_no: 2649007 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1538 time: 2019-05-30 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8707806a9a1501ea8727bb72f9e717e061c738a47193fcad4164b3778815d63cBlock Operator
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