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 2644765 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646156 epoch_slot_no: 10956 block_no: 2644641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2093 time: 2019-05-29 10:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cdf76089410aab27b42b1c51a8742fad10be33fb9c5f8b7efce6a69e0931fedBlock Operator
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