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 2639030 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640420 epoch_slot_no: 5220 block_no: 2638906 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1315 time: 2019-05-28 02:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa3bcc7539bd83b4c12e652597865d2f734f6601f7f8b73e64f22fbccf344a97bBlock Operator
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