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 2640605 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2641995 epoch_slot_no: 6795 block_no: 2640481 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1496 time: 2019-05-28 11:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef72a33f4ce4f6c7ca46a6b471b945d98f90560e5834b45cddf683b72aaa5a2eBlock Operator
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