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 2649302 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650693 epoch_slot_no: 15493 block_no: 2649178 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1168 time: 2019-05-30 11:49:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdfa18da2bd63c0dab3a04ae25a4f9d2925a9f2fc84c845a550175d6c0e0c753aBlock Operator
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