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 2644842 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646233 epoch_slot_no: 11033 block_no: 2644718 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5079 time: 2019-05-29 11:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa21506620ca11c513d162d8d9ec14d6e4ddaacf1a74cd7bedfcb09d5cb9dbdf7Block Operator
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