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 2640127 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2641517 epoch_slot_no: 6317 block_no: 2640003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5517 time: 2019-05-28 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa1d4deec1c2908c92da048b61886a743fd7dacd6018c5847182906546b96270eBlock Operator
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