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 2644597 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645988 epoch_slot_no: 10788 block_no: 2644473 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1342 time: 2019-05-29 09:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdf1cb13e1f5c45d6a6893c72a648ac01d86f44ecb76875951823f49a86676817Block Operator
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