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 2642455 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2643846 epoch_slot_no: 8646 block_no: 2642331 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1346 time: 2019-05-28 21:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xded28057673fb4c330197963bb1ae4d315c7eac67df7c30fada97bba84e8f4d8Block Operator
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