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 2649677 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651068 epoch_slot_no: 15868 block_no: 2649553 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3158 time: 2019-05-30 13:54:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x98ae56156af54431e270c660c5ba1effd20f3b462c0a81ccb1325ae91be3a482Block Operator
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