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 2642404 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643795 epoch_slot_no: 8595 block_no: 2642280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1673 time: 2019-05-28 21:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44bc8b8773e1db7c4063f2e3b7c3d8efb6ea6f462f51843208e9a83ce7955f02Block Operator
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