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 2644470 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2645861 epoch_slot_no: 10661 block_no: 2644346 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3878 time: 2019-05-29 08:58:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf23e3165494b81033cd9593d7f927a5c701272ca7494c76c3c1a8b946c24141fBlock Operator
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