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 2640764 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642154 epoch_slot_no: 6954 block_no: 2640640 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1661 time: 2019-05-28 12:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd81adb6b7435422206c278e1ea3e66e8390bdbc62ec143e11608ea4f4553b1cdBlock Operator
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