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 2649412 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650803 epoch_slot_no: 15603 block_no: 2649288 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1344 time: 2019-05-30 12:25:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb42c64ab621696eb6ea90e76ec1e738937d51caabb288b1b5aaced2d47ff9c6cBlock Operator
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