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 2646948 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648339 epoch_slot_no: 13139 block_no: 2646824 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2019-05-29 22:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x12c73d55d727f7464b0a0871b9d64e6cc3df51b95c43388cedc4c6300c9d46b2Block Operator
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