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 2649942 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651333 epoch_slot_no: 16133 block_no: 2649818 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1315 time: 2019-05-30 15:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2686564587b193834d4199b3e8a21335e24ba3e7a524c784a127eef69ecbb163Block Operator
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