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 2639247 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640637 epoch_slot_no: 5437 block_no: 2639123 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-28 03:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc8b877bf4770cffcac14ddc9c5da9f4008fbbb66a0cca3586bef5390680eb5bcBlock Operator
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