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 2648965 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650356 epoch_slot_no: 15156 block_no: 2648841 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2624 time: 2019-05-30 09:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7ca9fc14691e2affc866dd9d9bf13291b35a1d45c7afde907274b0dd8579c27Block Operator
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