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 2644113 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2645504 epoch_slot_no: 10304 block_no: 2643989 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2106 time: 2019-05-29 06:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5747350b8e2c31c922351263c84073af5c73f913688dedb3ce8cf8f2e56627dBlock Operator
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