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 2649187 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650578 epoch_slot_no: 15378 block_no: 2649063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2019-05-30 11:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x598c9aea7a82140c59907b69923f00ccb1dd958c05a00e3e2ce83ff52dcbe6fcBlock Operator
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