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 2642952 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644343 epoch_slot_no: 9143 block_no: 2642828 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1391 time: 2019-05-29 00:32:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc729863568c862eed7141775756f57f6bd9b9b1150a6737acb391d4e7cb7f7faBlock Operator
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