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 2639197 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640587 epoch_slot_no: 5387 block_no: 2639073 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1631 time: 2019-05-28 03:40:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x82484bd2dbb58574e8e0f2acf5225dd3e48f99a3ac417af6896af2ade4e9f42dBlock Operator
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