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 2640098 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641488 epoch_slot_no: 6288 block_no: 2639974 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 08:40:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x913bec6edc5f04f0596a29f49478786ff1b7cd548658dfa75df7c9e85e473af7Block Operator
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