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 2644240 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645631 epoch_slot_no: 10431 block_no: 2644116 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1383 time: 2019-05-29 07:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2be17be66a002b36392ffd43af2980f7a90726a2e6c4152a8e20556e33fcec33Block Operator
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