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 2639090 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640480 epoch_slot_no: 5280 block_no: 2638966 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1717 time: 2019-05-28 03:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x24f862c6a9f503cea9c7715f34f731191406fb45d8e10a362f0973c30c64dcabBlock Operator
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