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 2643537 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2644928 epoch_slot_no: 9728 block_no: 2643413 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2266 time: 2019-05-29 03:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbe16daf5e1aea9725dd4f9a62c1c721b5b7f83297d649fbc0a02fff6833751f9Block Operator
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