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 2647448 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648839 epoch_slot_no: 13639 block_no: 2647324 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-05-30 01:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x72d22a55dc8f88607a5650936c9215215487717dcdbd4701661c82e212327c2aBlock Operator
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