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 2643036 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2644427 epoch_slot_no: 9227 block_no: 2642912 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2471 time: 2019-05-29 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b0b2ad22734b410b8a14fe24e901e5ae293fcad36a8f6d79ebd8f1ef75a957dBlock Operator
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