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 2644183 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645574 epoch_slot_no: 10374 block_no: 2644059 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1502 time: 2019-05-29 07:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8ac89b024aa556a21f96f7fa6df8cbde200519a7ed2d3fb01e8aa19f2419ae3bBlock Operator
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