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 2649965 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651356 epoch_slot_no: 16156 block_no: 2649841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2019-05-30 15:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x84c85e7a9140513acc54ba94ab18cebb884a201b69f3b92ced1ba031523c3b80Block Operator
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