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 2644626 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2646017 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 2644502 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3361 time: 2019-05-29 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x13e8feb26a6ce2dcea71f9d32c3808a82dd2cde66f28f4d07f5e22853bc07189Block Operator
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