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 2642826 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2644217 epoch_slot_no: 9017 block_no: 2642702 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14595 time: 2019-05-28 23:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc34dea8d06ee8322a7884899f56eb4f1575b511a88b6051af74ac6e6e07011d5Block Operator
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