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 2644296 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2645687 epoch_slot_no: 10487 block_no: 2644172 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2019-05-29 08:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe40212fa08f457bdecacca882a82578c3fd54a7e614ae4c71a157e5f90333a52Block Operator
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