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 2642492 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643883 epoch_slot_no: 8683 block_no: 2642368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2726 time: 2019-05-28 21:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x37f95552557d4dc7d199f5a8064006335c701c616c2f3a6d7c60fb7d92d5822fBlock Operator
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