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 2642041 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643432 epoch_slot_no: 8232 block_no: 2641917 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1627 time: 2019-05-28 19:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfcd425399b684ba0cf7abe004f00b2d3a1712082f2cdf92e9b74d14b2d9c30bdBlock Operator
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