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 2649623 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2651014 epoch_slot_no: 15814 block_no: 2649499 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3465 time: 2019-05-30 13:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a3da556825a54ac08d5cb5e90a9bde4785c1777e0cb763c6e83a85ab4e1d5b3Block Operator
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