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 2648991 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2650382 epoch_slot_no: 15182 block_no: 2648867 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2019-05-30 10:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8547b0634d5c1fa686266741ef9f56f06baee889f5359500868e39c3e9069d9aBlock Operator
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