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 2647343 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648734 epoch_slot_no: 13534 block_no: 2647219 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2063 time: 2019-05-30 00:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa76b1ce3db18c93e2972320d60e149363cd75c509c04a9536786798de11afb1cBlock Operator
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