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 2648973 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2650364 epoch_slot_no: 15164 block_no: 2648849 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1719 time: 2019-05-30 09:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb296612cf7417613d6d7f18573ac5325dd53d389b7da617ea0f6d9e1ddf15a06Block Operator
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