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 2642106 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2643497 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 2641982 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9451 time: 2019-05-28 19:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7fdb78406908d08254a92a14188f72be1f074e9cb9aaf0c912eaff78dc22eb33Block Operator
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