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 2643298 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644689 epoch_slot_no: 9489 block_no: 2643174 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-29 02:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x164b23318c83ab8ba7c1078fa95e62fc771a847deaf6e4b9d75f2487b7b07830Block Operator
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