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 2648879 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650270 epoch_slot_no: 15070 block_no: 2648755 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1705 time: 2019-05-30 09:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xec26a10bd871aa267a670a0c493eb1a77d7a6130de70331f2af16b0de0f37b1cBlock Operator
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