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 2643651 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645042 epoch_slot_no: 9842 block_no: 2643527 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2233 time: 2019-05-29 04:25:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd104cb26c9f03ae918d4524fc6e274ea7fc09e50ecc847b845dc1e9e50562f40Block Operator
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