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 2642648 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644039 epoch_slot_no: 8839 block_no: 2642524 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-28 22:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x594df01d8c662dfb02d6a0c7f8579a07c294c3ffe19578d08ede0f5db390fa66Block Operator
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