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 2641043 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642434 epoch_slot_no: 7234 block_no: 2640919 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2985 time: 2019-05-28 13:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x645e5c8cc768fbba5cd2a5f922ff54be27d2374d9dc6e191d26bfbde867a3680Block Operator
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