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 2639797 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2641187 epoch_slot_no: 5987 block_no: 2639673 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6042 time: 2019-05-28 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x075d5f493dbcc80781b31a4c9a69229210bb349fda6452acae351a78d0bce02cBlock Operator
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