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 2644177 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645568 epoch_slot_no: 10368 block_no: 2644053 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2019-05-29 07:20:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb9293b138aba34e2f782db65ae1badc3586465374806686e30536aac9b0e4897Block Operator
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