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 2640774 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642164 epoch_slot_no: 6964 block_no: 2640650 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2257 time: 2019-05-28 12:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x734ecf8349b0db83b96f0026bb6637a3f41bab6e853696738d823775d0e7eb97Block Operator
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