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 2647782 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649173 epoch_slot_no: 13973 block_no: 2647658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1318 time: 2019-05-30 03:22:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf3a09889e9bae45112213870329031fe28df08d921a9e2917a6b9bb07bea84b5Block Operator
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