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 2640872 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642262 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 2640748 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1323 time: 2019-05-28 12:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc69fc09d11bb182b702837363d3f0c5f9d79bec259d926b742ef4457903495cBlock Operator
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