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 2649797 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651188 epoch_slot_no: 15988 block_no: 2649673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2253 time: 2019-05-30 14:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfdce23ed126f7710dc479253898eac9b7081be6e7738ba6ae10477a0bbbd463bBlock Operator
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