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 2538638 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2540027 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 2538519 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2468 time: 2019-05-04 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x90df2ee3f365ab8a2e381592e4b8a8f557db929f35103a48daf03de7484b9b5eBlock Operator
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