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 2641036 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642427 epoch_slot_no: 7227 block_no: 2640912 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-28 13:53:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x30bf9d4cf84d9718f6e5e1ca60f26fe4c6074d42c49faf4e095a9a35a36aa3d4Block Operator
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