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 2648827 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650218 epoch_slot_no: 15018 block_no: 2648703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1709 time: 2019-05-30 09:10:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x678c445084d560c6a80f2352f831fdd734cad3b338ed256c921b553cefcb4351Block Operator
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