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 2642768 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644159 epoch_slot_no: 8959 block_no: 2642644 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-28 23:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6b5864d78331f822a67dc710bf7f41656b870d11132321f53bfb0b20ea3a6d8fBlock Operator
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