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 2640011 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641401 epoch_slot_no: 6201 block_no: 2639887 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1697 time: 2019-05-28 08:11:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42478ed2acaa517140d828145acf804b8246b68ad62bede76a432650d04f4d35Block Operator
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