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 2648353 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649744 epoch_slot_no: 14544 block_no: 2648229 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2019-05-30 06:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x15dcaaf91f61d9674f5a411d6f995b8f75d42469cdbdc121fb8beb26deb1d2e7Block Operator
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