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 2649335 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2650726 epoch_slot_no: 15526 block_no: 2649211 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2436 time: 2019-05-30 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2f7150699e3d03ecec8bac7578477856ab7d60e8143e8e943b476f8c7c38e56Block Operator
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