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 2648026 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2649417 epoch_slot_no: 14217 block_no: 2647902 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3700 time: 2019-05-30 04:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa594d2dac21c3df4814efab63209bc8e2823bb64650cdf89055ccb366de6198bBlock Operator
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