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 2647987 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2649378 epoch_slot_no: 14178 block_no: 2647863 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1635 time: 2019-05-30 04:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5547821748a411ea19a3676544720b60c1769275c6983f8c1fdefb542c2c11dcBlock Operator
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