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 2643425 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2644816 epoch_slot_no: 9616 block_no: 2643301 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 12063 time: 2019-05-29 03:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeb45c952e53518ea570b5094c173e9810e0f5797da729ae68ba51f47e80de52eBlock Operator
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