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 2642681 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2644072 epoch_slot_no: 8872 block_no: 2642557 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4607 time: 2019-05-28 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x266abddbd41c22efbec3000504b8d2411ff4fb6e70e9aac94b3c79b1b9278450Block Operator
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