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 2639818 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641208 epoch_slot_no: 6008 block_no: 2639694 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 876 time: 2019-05-28 07:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06e4b1b91ebee7da01440fd3b815e09d7c2b2b60b114a0fc35853bb87dbba3afBlock Operator
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