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 2643786 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2645177 epoch_slot_no: 9977 block_no: 2643662 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2725 time: 2019-05-29 05:10:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb2992456e7ea96ae333838557d39587d49f6bd2b70a3a1e5bf3ad4fe043cff8Block Operator
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