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 2639720 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641110 epoch_slot_no: 5910 block_no: 2639596 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2019-05-28 06:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ff5e8521a26461e443aaf10880cc3d1ad1bc7265a33ae997e765573b1c5f071Block Operator
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