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 2643922 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645313 epoch_slot_no: 10113 block_no: 2643798 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2372 time: 2019-05-29 05:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x23e5c6b8460e727a2fd5af36f2d1f2ff9ea99113e093d05ee0b831af4bbc1ec8Block Operator
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