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 2640943 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2642334 epoch_slot_no: 7134 block_no: 2640819 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2526 time: 2019-05-28 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1fac942151ba9dd09fe69d22fe06d500c9023c69195a03266dc2a9c3abe7673bBlock Operator
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