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 2643367 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644758 epoch_slot_no: 9558 block_no: 2643243 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-29 02:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x810555491e8800b3b4e861a1057f9dc40095dcdde87d5dece7c9358d143d2b79Block Operator
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