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 2641659 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643050 epoch_slot_no: 7850 block_no: 2641535 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2182 time: 2019-05-28 17:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdbd33987e552bba5dd820b13245cdd025832bd1a3a7225683920b92b967cd013Block Operator
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