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 2643534 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2644925 epoch_slot_no: 9725 block_no: 2643410 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1531 time: 2019-05-29 03:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x52013e6a00ce14fb9d8c5080d39a479727168620a53dd810fe1b41d0844c77efBlock Operator
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