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 2649458 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650849 epoch_slot_no: 15649 block_no: 2649334 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2625 time: 2019-05-30 12:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6df9ed415579ef13f47c55cfae00f9bb38923191237835f7eb74ce9b7eb438e2Block Operator
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