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 2640680 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642070 epoch_slot_no: 6870 block_no: 2640556 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2019-05-28 11:54:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4bc9aeda727851ca6b06c54ca689c497c80ac5c7675152598e9bc5094751e31eBlock Operator
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