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 2642628 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644019 epoch_slot_no: 8819 block_no: 2642504 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1375 time: 2019-05-28 22:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb6bb6371c043a147211ffb2d0247d162bdc5a17c477215ad68e4558d1cafdb6eBlock Operator
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