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 2640645 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2642035 epoch_slot_no: 6835 block_no: 2640521 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2252 time: 2019-05-28 11:43:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc7a436cc5bbc93c22c8e0422b75f83aa6f624a8d6f8d0860f9853e9fa4f082e6Block Operator
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