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 2647521 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2648912 epoch_slot_no: 13712 block_no: 2647397 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1719 time: 2019-05-30 01:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4af1e77d913d1000d0d12f8220e0c4fe3644ba2b18de1701cbffb14599a7bf06Block Operator
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