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 2642339 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643730 epoch_slot_no: 8530 block_no: 2642215 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1447 time: 2019-05-28 21:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3cc6db6bab0cb7cb211c96b1483f3d28f9b3e07d1f224746fb8edf5b4569160bBlock Operator
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