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 2642316 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2643707 epoch_slot_no: 8507 block_no: 2642192 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3123 time: 2019-05-28 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa4d3eb57791558fe8adb52203fe45f392e2d00c15482870dd36d88f3a07fdc3eBlock Operator
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