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 2648340 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649731 epoch_slot_no: 14531 block_no: 2648216 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 06:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5761462302a8e9adc3cdbd8d69c124a06e4f1e3259f341d34a9580653e3270dfBlock Operator
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