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 2641237 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642628 epoch_slot_no: 7428 block_no: 2641113 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2019-05-28 15:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc740a2855ec4019b5483bc9bc16c5abdb12c396cfb3fedf78930fc6f64a8803dBlock Operator
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