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 2649548 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650939 epoch_slot_no: 15739 block_no: 2649424 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3270 time: 2019-05-30 13:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf541975f846f05193e57354f8105a1e346b212bde4e8b1612d16786bb79c8c23Block Operator
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