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 2649300 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650691 epoch_slot_no: 15491 block_no: 2649176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1554 time: 2019-05-30 11:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f70ee43966aa313c2551546d5b99569188797fcc62a36ac376546f7a7fc81cbBlock Operator
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