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 2644659 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2646050 epoch_slot_no: 10850 block_no: 2644535 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11163 time: 2019-05-29 10:01:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x860ef0da313536707e3fec1e7b26a1f44554667ddf36f74ef02cf67e35298d99Block Operator
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