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 2642161 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2643552 epoch_slot_no: 8352 block_no: 2642037 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1951 time: 2019-05-28 20:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24a6dcda15b07efdb7510b0dc589b17f1be13c7129b9d885d088c2cbcfe743d1Block Operator
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