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 2643396 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2644787 epoch_slot_no: 9587 block_no: 2643272 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2060 time: 2019-05-29 03:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef781dbf2d0623be8d66ae82907de68da48d3fdb428595a4bb80519979632a78Block Operator
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