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 2642856 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 2644247 epoch_slot_no: 9047 block_no: 2642732 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4162 time: 2019-05-29 00:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd3be6fe69688b395e4bd69b2509623cf4b065036672229c5214d44925fe6fb6bBlock Operator
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