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 2642853 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644244 epoch_slot_no: 9044 block_no: 2642729 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-28 23:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f2bd5cb48d5c35fc2fba8e0ede13852b490aa27d168239f6da35f7f8b16507dBlock Operator
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