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 2642191 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643582 epoch_slot_no: 8382 block_no: 2642067 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2409 time: 2019-05-28 20:18:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb884290db8184a1a9fe10e39d34e952aadcf06066de635f271e52efac0c3710eBlock Operator
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