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 2648765 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650156 epoch_slot_no: 14956 block_no: 2648641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2352 time: 2019-05-30 08:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0831ae7c928e14135301fa19d272043c19aa28abb4696d1b7aedd65a90160f3fBlock Operator
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