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 2639473 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640863 epoch_slot_no: 5663 block_no: 2639349 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1664 time: 2019-05-28 05:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d717afc097e06cb46916f842dfe8e36f6e1c8f9189d72526b3a4629df54f098Block Operator
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