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 2648946 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2650337 epoch_slot_no: 15137 block_no: 2648822 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5149 time: 2019-05-30 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2f1e9ae08cfab34e96e7e9ad2ef8b05397c4e5bad3236afd6c4587b4f6273de7Block Operator
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