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 2639578 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640968 epoch_slot_no: 5768 block_no: 2639454 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2404 time: 2019-05-28 05:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe0108044830d4ca4f93e2a77b044a3b4a141a9ffb7d5027685178c48f1f3a953Block Operator
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