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 2643509 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2644900 epoch_slot_no: 9700 block_no: 2643385 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1748 time: 2019-05-29 03:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc5db22ede66edfad0a500307a560fb42e69f23db3605c394b4c0d10da5038b83Block Operator
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