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 2649798 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651189 epoch_slot_no: 15989 block_no: 2649674 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2019-05-30 14:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b4300baf27223c1217475948dc25b54b2745cf09a02e6f060ec62f96a988759Block Operator
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