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 2648659 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2650050 epoch_slot_no: 14850 block_no: 2648535 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 21909 time: 2019-05-30 08:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc6a720afc6c0c08a59dbe4c9c9d14be1cb695f8fd5d0f08405f9ab7bacc8ccf8Block Operator
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