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 2641108 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642499 epoch_slot_no: 7299 block_no: 2640984 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2682 time: 2019-05-28 14:17:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb094864d7ae4252b69ff2f982ee99641e17d212b554e9d72a0d08e3978cc6df8Block Operator
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