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 2648700 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650091 epoch_slot_no: 14891 block_no: 2648576 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2803 time: 2019-05-30 08:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x48bbe4d3522001b27d95e83ce6a922f2e0ab66a85e3f0cbe84ea6c7fb5d8ab20Block Operator
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