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 2643463 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644854 epoch_slot_no: 9654 block_no: 2643339 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1022 time: 2019-05-29 03:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd6e8b29e449942770a3caf00a415e1a2cd85f0d5998965943c6be0883177ca7bBlock Operator
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