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 2644072 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645463 epoch_slot_no: 10263 block_no: 2643948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3663 time: 2019-05-29 06:45:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2b949a53adee0e19f161c18871de6ed7fd7e12609a24b6281f3054046541be1bBlock Operator
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