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 2643560 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2644951 epoch_slot_no: 9751 block_no: 2643436 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3684 time: 2019-05-29 03:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd4c43bb085dc06c7a52e365a998b2bf9d5b0f540c9f2b01ce07322dc96b05aecBlock Operator
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