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 2649988 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2651379 epoch_slot_no: 16179 block_no: 2649864 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5665 time: 2019-05-30 15:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8458265a06409d1b3b6b50b65d0c869f724a5a29c4b198647f711f2ec926ff3aBlock Operator
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