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 2639319 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640709 epoch_slot_no: 5509 block_no: 2639195 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2640 time: 2019-05-28 04:21:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdb0dfe52e66b463ca29067811d12cf4262edf2a27fc799861ff34030394d5463Block Operator
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