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 2642148 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643539 epoch_slot_no: 8339 block_no: 2642024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-28 20:04:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa86764f7dac8266aeb7d6b34e06c3db87bf8d887661a0648dfc47b0d78696560Block Operator
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