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 2649518 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2650909 epoch_slot_no: 15709 block_no: 2649394 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6853 time: 2019-05-30 13:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x511413d8be90199c88a25cda476fa19b5f71dc01c8a8ffec965d02bb17c181d3Block Operator
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