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 2642387 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643778 epoch_slot_no: 8578 block_no: 2642263 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2896 time: 2019-05-28 21:24:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7c6db33bb4f3e9c37ae8e3578b710c23466322f42a911b60e6bf1fef3f7f060dBlock Operator
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