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 2649846 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2651237 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 2649722 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4973 time: 2019-05-30 14:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb4f7e7471509cfefc8cb2e1db0915c3a40caee55486f5336a95ecb6fb2ed693fBlock Operator
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