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 2640740 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642130 epoch_slot_no: 6930 block_no: 2640616 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2019-05-28 12:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bd5252e07e8d7c5b0bb6397d710f7bd3920b3fa746bda6cb99e7594ae5ca4f0Block Operator
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