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 2648345 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2649736 epoch_slot_no: 14536 block_no: 2648221 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-30 06:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8411e5e3c9f2a5c5f96e1761a5e01b2af1e076044239c2b5a2e3ae5e3b58d569Block Operator
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