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 2641542 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2642933 epoch_slot_no: 7733 block_no: 2641418 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2019-05-28 16:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a1532369f2064b7d0a028a79f8a02e3deec27a2d46feb01f5320529d37ec2aaBlock Operator
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