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 2639145 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640535 epoch_slot_no: 5335 block_no: 2639021 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2162 time: 2019-05-28 03:23:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aa653591c8429b798b226f349d76c3b7735ac56c35babd03f29935941058a04Block Operator
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