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 2648523 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2649914 epoch_slot_no: 14714 block_no: 2648399 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2054 time: 2019-05-30 07:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8c11bd2fec1973a69e6a8e386a8a773876343da57821e0d5457856d648455a12Block Operator
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