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 2647749 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2649140 epoch_slot_no: 13940 block_no: 2647625 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2772 time: 2019-05-30 03:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x17f9ead094986d748b323e943bed43d94a01f6c2b72fac74e30f07dd90552644Block Operator
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