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 2647806 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649197 epoch_slot_no: 13997 block_no: 2647682 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2624 time: 2019-05-30 03:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe45c7ee4494789380e48d31b3e1de3eb24f0730ede9e3d858a043020d70a2393Block Operator
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