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 2643216 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2644607 epoch_slot_no: 9407 block_no: 2643092 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4187 time: 2019-05-29 02:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe38858b030e777b1dca10ea20371024068b488da8cbbfa918708a8f23bc4b1d9Block Operator
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