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 2648915 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650306 epoch_slot_no: 15106 block_no: 2648791 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2694 time: 2019-05-30 09:40:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5349b197e79f5b3dd6d640c3b92bf76e659e9881bb56550a60f3074100709d22Block Operator
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