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 2648674 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2650065 epoch_slot_no: 14865 block_no: 2648550 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6607 time: 2019-05-30 08:19:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7b87db76e739974deeae50a3120bf82665f41081fc646b7af4781f35544c304dBlock Operator
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