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 2648870 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650261 epoch_slot_no: 15061 block_no: 2648746 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2009 time: 2019-05-30 09:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x150e71bcbb656744aa82b19011de06b7f7f1fefba6998698412bcad934418d9cBlock Operator
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