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 2640112 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2641502 epoch_slot_no: 6302 block_no: 2639988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3510 time: 2019-05-28 08:45:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x53886a0a826e1dc33610118d803729a5a88242c414afb99f65c8a8102b1d60ddBlock Operator
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