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 2639768 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2641158 epoch_slot_no: 5958 block_no: 2639644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2153 time: 2019-05-28 06:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6ec2c3a49aa2e0ae12f28acbc7ce59fd10f0178b30a2e89795bf71c466dd6558Block Operator
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