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 2643160 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644551 epoch_slot_no: 9351 block_no: 2643036 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1375 time: 2019-05-29 01:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa715443af904b0d257df1de0bc18d0dab0da2cb35acd2d2d98bbfc2ea80bef08Block Operator
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