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 2649262 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650653 epoch_slot_no: 15453 block_no: 2649138 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3254 time: 2019-05-30 11:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5414d6d226f444ec233be842f8a1a2500b42a98fb67e015afd4c55b23bbb986eBlock Operator
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