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 2642884 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644275 epoch_slot_no: 9075 block_no: 2642760 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 956 time: 2019-05-29 00:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x342598ed2d32043cbac20048829bcd71d2897897fc3a82a16ed5f01f924fbedbBlock Operator
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