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 2639123 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640513 epoch_slot_no: 5313 block_no: 2638999 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1857 time: 2019-05-28 03:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9d664de1c1b74a344a8b7f230faca6c4e81d0c593c32637a492afbc1214b721aBlock Operator
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