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 2647047 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2648438 epoch_slot_no: 13238 block_no: 2646923 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2019-05-29 23:17:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe349c40f38a6fe849b05a24793e3dfd3bf5d4100daa060c46f923bbcb83e83ecBlock Operator
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