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 2639346 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640736 epoch_slot_no: 5536 block_no: 2639222 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1513 time: 2019-05-28 04:30:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe4cb2fb181962b1b25b39758d1c16772c8eeb46f491561d7553a8790567c49bBlock Operator
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