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 2643862 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645253 epoch_slot_no: 10053 block_no: 2643738 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4630 time: 2019-05-29 05:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x416a7c824780312972235b4c2cebb8d9a1cc1f7af481b18d4856e14ed2751f37Block Operator
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