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 2639183 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640573 epoch_slot_no: 5373 block_no: 2639059 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7104 time: 2019-05-28 03:35:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x107ce294b091853c59aec662085a09ba9a71094e1f8ce8bbd1d661e8bf902b18Block Operator
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