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 2640724 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642114 epoch_slot_no: 6914 block_no: 2640600 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-28 12:09:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2f75485edda6e947071b7e5f29b5ffcd12dd7f990df78ea3de0d903e73f0b69Block Operator
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