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 2647296 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648687 epoch_slot_no: 13487 block_no: 2647172 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-30 00:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0fdcb37bebde6826ee2bcc9a53c326ec8844c2c2fb4b2ec7e6568cbd78dcd284Block Operator
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