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 2644974 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2646365 epoch_slot_no: 11165 block_no: 2644850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-29 11:46:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7bff6410180739810dbc7bc2715249f22eb89a4dee1d26cf69d387e8ba5d2762Block Operator
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