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 2643409 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644800 epoch_slot_no: 9600 block_no: 2643285 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1379 time: 2019-05-29 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9cdc7c0044fd349160e86784376977a57dbab35fff8038731d92b2d1e2e11a29Block Operator
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