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 2643620 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645011 epoch_slot_no: 9811 block_no: 2643496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2040 time: 2019-05-29 04:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a73dfc8f4eedf0614b5c0a1adfad11de356d15e4844d414036dfa98ef8b7981Block Operator
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