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 2639283 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640673 epoch_slot_no: 5473 block_no: 2639159 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-28 04:09:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4fa4a706aa30371d78d748983d5955ab021841342e7669fd1f0b7b5b422f3aeeBlock Operator
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