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 2644836 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2646227 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 2644712 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2081 time: 2019-05-29 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7cd0ba5077947b7a288d06f0721e15e815d6676d9477595e0d4c96bddc20954eBlock Operator
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