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 2639243 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640633 epoch_slot_no: 5433 block_no: 2639119 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2054 time: 2019-05-28 03:55:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf19e1ce704d1b48e1c8bc9778a470a1ee08bff4b454726959896aa5c862e7576Block Operator
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