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 2640711 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642101 epoch_slot_no: 6901 block_no: 2640587 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1895 time: 2019-05-28 12:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1ea4b4818266e574a2102a3dd162ef3e72d0fbae3122eca7f8b3f33427121475Block Operator
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