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 2647504 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2648895 epoch_slot_no: 13695 block_no: 2647380 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-30 01:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a3d85cdede10f81ddedd40b2d07cd398fe4152ede8ee7cac75f603f150ede97Block Operator
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