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 2642357 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643748 epoch_slot_no: 8548 block_no: 2642233 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1841 time: 2019-05-28 21:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1813b351b0a1cd558fea13560fcae3d6b6325fce3a8244a895227abdf4f61f80Block Operator
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