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 2640182 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2641572 epoch_slot_no: 6372 block_no: 2640058 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5025 time: 2019-05-28 09:08:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb1db48e7b641f2bc0a456ae71c9d0088e482808df386b5a64ccfac2d27edad8aBlock Operator
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