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 2648433 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649824 epoch_slot_no: 14624 block_no: 2648309 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1685 time: 2019-05-30 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x441f9309f3615e0d80cbbde678673deedcd2b4e04407e2a2603ed0989d3e2636Block Operator
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