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 2643470 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2644861 epoch_slot_no: 9661 block_no: 2643346 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3321 time: 2019-05-29 03:25:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe94879a33e0ae27e5820e5dd83e5cb3b1fe0fe3d9d7456f83fd6319d95823095Block Operator
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