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 2647321 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2648712 epoch_slot_no: 13512 block_no: 2647197 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1529 time: 2019-05-30 00:48:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04eaa2478dd26c6459ea29bc3a404349d18b21d4ee5c03436b094b8aebdbf007Block Operator
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