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 2649326 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650717 epoch_slot_no: 15517 block_no: 2649202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1496 time: 2019-05-30 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe55a38e79e2e44704bc8e8770b05caf056ff5e6d31f18cb20123481e75639a2aBlock Operator
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