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 2641684 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2643075 epoch_slot_no: 7875 block_no: 2641560 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1894 time: 2019-05-28 17:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x36b6a0c6a7b1702151777dd02f13909a7ac49a4dd7ad63ff847db2d97d9a6a27Block Operator
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