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 2643665 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2645056 epoch_slot_no: 9856 block_no: 2643541 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2097 time: 2019-05-29 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8a7bf2de697ae388cbd62d8f4a4403b3259352751428e72b00fb9a5fca26cc51Block Operator
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