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 2639785 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2641175 epoch_slot_no: 5975 block_no: 2639661 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2267 time: 2019-05-28 06:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2a93f55b908d6f5102573cfcb83e77b9333f9307b001186c935e6a74ddaba09dBlock Operator
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