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 2640369 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641759 epoch_slot_no: 6559 block_no: 2640245 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1291 time: 2019-05-28 10:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcdb4c05365a673280ce08c5a3c772ced615b07fdcbffb258855a39a0a2487003Block Operator
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