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 2640718 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642108 epoch_slot_no: 6908 block_no: 2640594 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-05-28 12:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1d3ccc608a8d39fcdc36b80875b65033d2f194395fb1049710add44364bc9c13Block Operator
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