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 2640517 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2641907 epoch_slot_no: 6707 block_no: 2640393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5148 time: 2019-05-28 11:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x345f5065ee6f7a7cc7a45de3036c615ca8671572ae4d3a667e570181312a7ac9Block Operator
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