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 2641244 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2642635 epoch_slot_no: 7435 block_no: 2641120 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2288 time: 2019-05-28 15:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x697567eb32a5aceca4cd4e9e50813483191ad7809e1348c8181ec6d7bd9e2d17Block Operator
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