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 2649409 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650800 epoch_slot_no: 15600 block_no: 2649285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1767 time: 2019-05-30 12:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8dc3768dd555bdf40a01cbca468fd461d50b7f9a5559fb5a16e78dfde2c142f9Block Operator
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