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 2649982 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2651373 epoch_slot_no: 16173 block_no: 2649858 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1856 time: 2019-05-30 15:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xed9ca7cb0a2b939cc31ef93bfe3b4ce559eff0f0cec02eb40f975ea20f4cb862Block Operator
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