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 2642019 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643410 epoch_slot_no: 8210 block_no: 2641895 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1533 time: 2019-05-28 19:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1086aa7e0c0b6c19a469839b9b7680ab3659a5eae6815c74e465f32058272163Block Operator
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