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 2642845 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644236 epoch_slot_no: 9036 block_no: 2642721 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-28 23:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x646e6740fc76a49c8904eec6ee0051803f02274048d38ca81439817ebd385f15Block Operator
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