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 2640617 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642007 epoch_slot_no: 6807 block_no: 2640493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2035 time: 2019-05-28 11:33:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x44648602bfdc2321bd008edb3843c0269db9cc5143902c60274594d0b256e555Block Operator
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