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 2644395 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2645786 epoch_slot_no: 10586 block_no: 2644271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4266 time: 2019-05-29 08:33:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb943829717727a7b24272f63b3b8af3bee6508cf5a8fc94a5fae9f6199617991Block Operator
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