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 2648562 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649953 epoch_slot_no: 14753 block_no: 2648438 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2019-05-30 07:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0ca8a3446491567df10f6b33280cecb79b2509b23c266d1f4d0fa1ad6b8b869aBlock Operator
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