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 2644827 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2646218 epoch_slot_no: 11018 block_no: 2644703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 12727 time: 2019-05-29 10:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x225099bafaa22676cd765ab4a4c899b6fac4c2dabb1c65cc4dd0fe9ff2635674Block Operator
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