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 2640489 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641879 epoch_slot_no: 6679 block_no: 2640365 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2019-05-28 10:51:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x65b423d741c7a2430d312e031fe23b78a64916dfb01e3c8c3ef406e52ad787c5Block Operator
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