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 2640896 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642287 epoch_slot_no: 7087 block_no: 2640772 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 13:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7085548f04c5a3db31454c92bf790fe1a8e15357e57e3bdd6a1a549d0f74e1bBlock Operator
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