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 2643064 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644455 epoch_slot_no: 9255 block_no: 2642940 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1662 time: 2019-05-29 01:09:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd5a2ea0579e4e804ad5749b4914085c1d0b009a0ea1d90c378cec26d7ac11e22Block Operator
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