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 2642895 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2644286 epoch_slot_no: 9086 block_no: 2642771 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2834 time: 2019-05-29 00:13:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd30ce42fb765500ccd390dbb55b8ba3a7f86f3f79baa2d296471c6587cba33b5Block Operator
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