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 2640503 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2641893 epoch_slot_no: 6693 block_no: 2640379 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3344 time: 2019-05-28 10:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2c38fd107ede1358a432410bc64143d14df218fe08bd58274c52df2e8b5b4d4cBlock Operator
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