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 2641078 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642469 epoch_slot_no: 7269 block_no: 2640954 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1976 time: 2019-05-28 14:07:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bfef09a1f64ed05d133f3b89f7bef7c24b0081a26cdcba4ad8b1e4022a84cd4Block Operator
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