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 2641236 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2642627 epoch_slot_no: 7427 block_no: 2641112 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3707 time: 2019-05-28 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9a83f6d65ab022c4f73c67cf896f990a5ed141abc88c2be16b7261458188b4f3Block Operator
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