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 2641025 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642416 epoch_slot_no: 7216 block_no: 2640901 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1397 time: 2019-05-28 13:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82a76a95cca984cdeaa0f40d86082506f8b9772cb7f0a57e45ca94a492859d05Block Operator
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