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 2642351 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643742 epoch_slot_no: 8542 block_no: 2642227 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1139 time: 2019-05-28 21:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e7cdbfb99ddcf51adadd87b2951500fa6fa2ff12c1c1b2c6fb6a19331e99e19Block Operator
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