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 2648020 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2649411 epoch_slot_no: 14211 block_no: 2647896 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1703 time: 2019-05-30 04:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf7c8ea8410f60564a09cd788a480322f92b54c3275544dd3b12dde4c141428e9Block Operator
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