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 2647726 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2649117 epoch_slot_no: 13917 block_no: 2647602 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2257 time: 2019-05-30 03:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf88ea0d89ec80178beaaa4aaf3748946d3500c1776cd213ffa29045abc69c4d7Block Operator
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