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 2647579 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2648970 epoch_slot_no: 13770 block_no: 2647455 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2019-05-30 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcc8076f34ac8c1d8f316d49a5bbcaab15e674efdf888e13dfb4417fae987e70fBlock Operator
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