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 2642646 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644037 epoch_slot_no: 8837 block_no: 2642522 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6097 time: 2019-05-28 22:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x22727fee751391d71adfa0eb8b78188cd080ed4f5ac399a3e6150fb5ef9376ddBlock Operator
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