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 2643084 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644475 epoch_slot_no: 9275 block_no: 2642960 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1568 time: 2019-05-29 01:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6818f19b7963f07a3f50d4bbd433456a58210fd815da5fc32ff6e0155cb8badfBlock Operator
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