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 2647485 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2648876 epoch_slot_no: 13676 block_no: 2647361 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1266 time: 2019-05-30 01:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4988fd26e502d1257e011af55b2170524ffb268ea9ac2eb6b4e7ec9b0c4bd853Block Operator
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