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 2640089 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641479 epoch_slot_no: 6279 block_no: 2639965 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 08:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x732878fdf6feaa7ef3b2fa04deb79207a05fc05c8ea9c617d5a44b930c4ae9d7Block Operator
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