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 2644521 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2645912 epoch_slot_no: 10712 block_no: 2644397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2405 time: 2019-05-29 09:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x662e3036ce8e324253753560ddeb7d18649404b49245297304baa7ad0dd143d5Block Operator
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