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 2639424 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640814 epoch_slot_no: 5614 block_no: 2639300 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2601 time: 2019-05-28 04:56:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x46fa8d46d7c54e0ebe7e86fba2c28afb5e87a6b9c2ffe18bec6d2da205977ffdBlock Operator
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