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 2648406 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2649797 epoch_slot_no: 14597 block_no: 2648282 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7674 time: 2019-05-30 06:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfb0f04ee9c58a3f56ef6a6668dcf45b509eb85d0ab8c80c2ff80f3f2b83534f7Block Operator
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