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 2648794 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650185 epoch_slot_no: 14985 block_no: 2648670 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7613 time: 2019-05-30 08:59:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f6cf833f6d77b289478cc6168b33c134ba9e8e6182788f1018e2a690289a709Block Operator
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