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 2641951 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2643342 epoch_slot_no: 8142 block_no: 2641827 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3142 time: 2019-05-28 18:58:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x711d50516ce62a48ed8a76ee12b061ac953984884015f5bf836276b89bc2cd45Block Operator
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