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 2639207 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640597 epoch_slot_no: 5397 block_no: 2639083 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1639 time: 2019-05-28 03:43:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x308c05ec9d4082b26ba376c0132c41b6a1f05adc22752b1fa71b7e3c008f76a6Block Operator
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