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 2648177 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2649568 epoch_slot_no: 14368 block_no: 2648053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3220 time: 2019-05-30 05:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5098acb57ac90d421a5361abaf9457a3939e3632434635c8c245031ef2ade2c4Block Operator
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