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 2640787 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642177 epoch_slot_no: 6977 block_no: 2640663 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3478 time: 2019-05-28 12:30:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2d97603af465d50b74950534e31768a1fb28d4a45bcd8a76aecf8690c71237d2Block Operator
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