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 2648601 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2649992 epoch_slot_no: 14792 block_no: 2648477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-30 07:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2db630ab8a8b2d2d132d9a822e334a5a99db3d2fef5449d4a492c9d08ac31e1eBlock Operator
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