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 2641472 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2642863 epoch_slot_no: 7663 block_no: 2641348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1685 time: 2019-05-28 16:19:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf6054d8e5b0038aad9236421f001b4d589180a8eaba89a0e2817a38449b5b26Block Operator
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