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 2648864 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2650255 epoch_slot_no: 15055 block_no: 2648740 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-30 09:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe594c6f3eb8216cd79f3c177d96e078d81ebe781ce59cb1b3251129403fa59c3Block Operator
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