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 2642732 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644123 epoch_slot_no: 8923 block_no: 2642608 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1572 time: 2019-05-28 23:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6468f60cf55e9a0ec7136947a4a6d85b15221eaf05491ea5378bcc1d20b90e22Block Operator
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