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 2640463 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2641853 epoch_slot_no: 6653 block_no: 2640339 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3067 time: 2019-05-28 10:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0eea649c9477cc72799a7ee897970962508f51972ceedfbcd8277d4502e42074Block Operator
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