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 2640207 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641597 epoch_slot_no: 6397 block_no: 2640083 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3615 time: 2019-05-28 09:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9fd6ac704e04e9b4d626de2bfd71d811aee562dc43a21b6b99a6ea40795fca64Block Operator
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