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 2639168 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640558 epoch_slot_no: 5358 block_no: 2639044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4485 time: 2019-05-28 03:30:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7142080f2ec051202b96a684f3e5811955933cf297fefcc3c08354ed0aec6d44Block Operator
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