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 2640402 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2641792 epoch_slot_no: 6592 block_no: 2640278 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2017 time: 2019-05-28 10:22:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a3a94eb50ac13ddb85586f8f1c5a9e0e90a44561690bf0fcfcd451d39851740Block Operator
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