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 2641746 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2643137 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 2641622 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11440 time: 2019-05-28 17:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe90b8169e31296276413995707e3b989b521b6b8319bf07320399107ae3fa9f3Block Operator
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