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 2643744 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2645135 epoch_slot_no: 9935 block_no: 2643620 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 24561 time: 2019-05-29 04:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9f27b8109404a7c392ee7c7557b4c8b3c60ba2fe638ab66606605d8e2d81dbb7Block Operator
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