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 2647418 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2648809 epoch_slot_no: 13609 block_no: 2647294 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2019-05-30 01:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b25eb51b053ba4ec369e28f16dfd5fb65ad0e274d1824c27aae6dc885839e5bBlock Operator
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