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 2648040 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2649431 epoch_slot_no: 14231 block_no: 2647916 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2758 time: 2019-05-30 04:48:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb57a8952776b22748113db666edabed383133509e5e6957215a16b8ed4307178Block Operator
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