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 2642916 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644307 epoch_slot_no: 9107 block_no: 2642792 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2243 time: 2019-05-29 00:20:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3708fa7967f75842580f7aa406a413573ff32e4ce4532c0c1bc465b2d51b759dBlock Operator
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