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 2649336 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2650727 epoch_slot_no: 15527 block_no: 2649212 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2352 time: 2019-05-30 12:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x615e71f2c154113b5659474f6fe64bfaba600307fb69be0f8392340193958b68Block Operator
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