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 2643354 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644745 epoch_slot_no: 9545 block_no: 2643230 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-29 02:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x394ff5932b5e45b4cea390f1a68750e08f8049d7ba92e5b911a229696a589e83Block Operator
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