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 2647702 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649093 epoch_slot_no: 13893 block_no: 2647578 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 02:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35ffc13ee2375c145337438661b7f057432148412a9669c9ce1286992fa1b58aBlock Operator
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