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 2643159 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644550 epoch_slot_no: 9350 block_no: 2643035 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-29 01:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7e50dddcb0c9ef581928853771947b513d662d3c72ca30a4dec3076d9ada06f6Block Operator
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