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 2639926 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641316 epoch_slot_no: 6116 block_no: 2639802 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2019-05-28 07:43:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa97a0bb8782cdbcf55c43539f967904ad5cd652145190e62cb887b36eb3e3f0aBlock Operator
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