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 2649563 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650954 epoch_slot_no: 15754 block_no: 2649439 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3356 time: 2019-05-30 13:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xea129d22286b197ca7a77df376aa824dfdef93b2ef7f2aa71b337bf528205138Block Operator
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