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 2647403 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2648794 epoch_slot_no: 13594 block_no: 2647279 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4187 time: 2019-05-30 01:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe6e033a9647a512fb7cd3b01ecd28f7fef3f1eccd846278ac9a21c3adbe0ffc1Block Operator
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