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 2639901 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641291 epoch_slot_no: 6091 block_no: 2639777 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 07:35:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0625d7f27eef06db72056593ac0f442a39a8384e12068a4f8239e38a3b70242cBlock Operator
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