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 2649634 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651025 epoch_slot_no: 15825 block_no: 2649510 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1447 time: 2019-05-30 13:39:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc08858904c049cfc445aa940b8e557ea023c6d15ada23533f6d7ded1a02b3a3fBlock Operator
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