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 2640041 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641431 epoch_slot_no: 6231 block_no: 2639917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1652 time: 2019-05-28 08:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f6a2c9337bcd2aaeed963562ed3ccca9a223bf87f255b53054f2640a6f1a1e8Block Operator
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