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 2642767 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644158 epoch_slot_no: 8958 block_no: 2642643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-28 23:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x62c2442f4ee1fbd96a41b07e0c92528b5f7fcd4384cfa19528424acbc41a0ce8Block Operator
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