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 2639062 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640452 epoch_slot_no: 5252 block_no: 2638938 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2050 time: 2019-05-28 02:55:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe773854f5269f191df4fffa602b13d1b72163bdc7377697765af9454b5c4a26Block Operator
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