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 2641169 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642560 epoch_slot_no: 7360 block_no: 2641045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2019-05-28 14:38:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x030cbe0047e8732b9aeff3d4c016c2422a675c0f51c521d6d9ebe805c8980467Block Operator
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