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 2644179 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645570 epoch_slot_no: 10370 block_no: 2644055 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 997 time: 2019-05-29 07:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7f32197408fc9bc643129c9c0b2d24e382df7b9953466f56f2c48b78355e839Block Operator
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