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 2644704 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646095 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 2644580 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1921 time: 2019-05-29 10:16:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1b7fcf6efc88186735f485313ac4bbbede131439c11a57e71c9fa569c66f4d6dBlock Operator
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