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 2644598 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2645989 epoch_slot_no: 10789 block_no: 2644474 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1026 time: 2019-05-29 09:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x31fb0dcba466a43041ea5bb9bfce9e938e9a2fc04d8f716f533d2b6640238144Block Operator
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