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 2643323 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644714 epoch_slot_no: 9514 block_no: 2643199 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2535 time: 2019-05-29 02:36:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7ac39d42ac677a9f9927f96c5b77208736e29bab752ca5454124e3863d285492Block Operator
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