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 2644298 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2645689 epoch_slot_no: 10489 block_no: 2644174 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5324 time: 2019-05-29 08:01:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x02c233978add597cccff20b08e89c9a1468269a3580dfd80131fb940b1238108Block Operator
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