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 2649681 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651072 epoch_slot_no: 15872 block_no: 2649557 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 872 time: 2019-05-30 13:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb044f0ba238546b89bfa278ea0b534e022bf5189493ed3fd1f219b162e88e7c9Block Operator
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