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 2639961 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2641351 epoch_slot_no: 6151 block_no: 2639837 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 07:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x063b3d221de29371fa2acf8b34eddaac28d5066a4bcc95893be7fdc26dc26af2Block Operator
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