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 2642782 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644173 epoch_slot_no: 8973 block_no: 2642658 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-28 23:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd884e7a1646679bcd318b2023fe8d5b4f02f2351f0de2d6e0505b6ad285fc7e2Block Operator
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