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 2643678 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645069 epoch_slot_no: 9869 block_no: 2643554 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-29 04:34:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x719ab168269a7cb44cb6ab4690c7f50d3fe2e984e74f3558bf3318332b86d957Block Operator
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