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 2649306 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2650697 epoch_slot_no: 15497 block_no: 2649182 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8889 time: 2019-05-30 11:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b77b5575a99fcfea2256bae90a61a5b9ae9d139f9a6aa5bd8c91478aa924bc1Block Operator
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