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 2649834 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651225 epoch_slot_no: 16025 block_no: 2649710 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1660 time: 2019-05-30 14:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb953c95fa99b50d2cb729fe123126c72c7e103782a2e0c803fd95ab091075da9Block Operator
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