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 2640373 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2641763 epoch_slot_no: 6563 block_no: 2640249 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9374 time: 2019-05-28 10:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e8c9111faa32f576b6773b80de85800128e0f8808fedb79acd741df35a77b83Block Operator
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