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 2649171 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650562 epoch_slot_no: 15362 block_no: 2649047 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2063 time: 2019-05-30 11:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0802d7f84285b1344abc64cd2774f7dcbe6ca81f4ee71f999888d22b9a5e051dBlock Operator
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