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 2649969 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651360 epoch_slot_no: 16160 block_no: 2649845 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2019-05-30 15:31:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f2a44aa1f55a732e009c94117e71173a532658ae3e02d6c2480c3e3993cb1feBlock Operator
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