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 2640958 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642349 epoch_slot_no: 7149 block_no: 2640834 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2362 time: 2019-05-28 13:27:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x753fe6e28a62210d88a956878abcdb2b4cb79073fe6c3f87008fe71b3a22bfeaBlock Operator
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