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 2647189 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648580 epoch_slot_no: 13380 block_no: 2647065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1693 time: 2019-05-30 00:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a552dffbdcefa03764ad452dc02ccf68e1d11114645a49e61ea9b8a88d2f990Block Operator
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