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 2640883 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642274 epoch_slot_no: 7074 block_no: 2640759 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-28 13:02:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e0c4190c6354b23d4ea96f1112e55c97399f03d1ce1ae6d39934252967b6587Block Operator
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