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 2648350 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649741 epoch_slot_no: 14541 block_no: 2648226 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2019-05-30 06:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf451c47b8d44a7f57c861417ee35dda7e42e0b522085d7c67a418d0da14de3a9Block Operator
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