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 2644872 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2646263 epoch_slot_no: 11063 block_no: 2644748 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 16967 time: 2019-05-29 11:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef02e27cba2a88a5970b5473b7b8ba6589c46a566fb6cb8a4cc7d10351216787Block Operator
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