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 2648923 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650314 epoch_slot_no: 15114 block_no: 2648799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2019-05-30 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8a573cfc80e67786e56e229c539e73ff898963266be5ec60749f6b8af939652Block Operator
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