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 2648079 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649470 epoch_slot_no: 14270 block_no: 2647955 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-05-30 05:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9c48008892eabef26bc92b1b6f26e9620e69823a8f2a704935437a2353c30caBlock Operator
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