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 2643081 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644472 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 2642957 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2477 time: 2019-05-29 01:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbc9453291faf552cf217d931d29f28bf7bff31afe0beaee64b94c3a11f8cdff8Block Operator
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