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 2643248 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644639 epoch_slot_no: 9439 block_no: 2643124 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1350 time: 2019-05-29 02:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd9e226211bad1e5e5ba037701a3a6c02ef561e1dc1a62da8eb2af71b4769aa11Block Operator
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