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 2643635 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645026 epoch_slot_no: 9826 block_no: 2643511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2414 time: 2019-05-29 04:20:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24e8955b7b8cd555c38d6e6d65c4f9401b36ac27ded300a95e7628fa2ba4bdb8Block Operator
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