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 2643480 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644871 epoch_slot_no: 9671 block_no: 2643356 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1754 time: 2019-05-29 03:28:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbb812c472a51a4203f1b79e839c5121184d82207a53784a95bbf256b079f370fBlock Operator
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