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 2642136 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2643527 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 2642012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2342 time: 2019-05-28 20:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22175c030f86d55c496a8707ab7d8fbe8b478fc2043703635cc814739d6651fbBlock Operator
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