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 2638066 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639456 epoch_slot_no: 4256 block_no: 2637942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1896 time: 2019-05-27 21:23:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd92d2cac241b7b589b1cc17f9e4f41bdaf8b0f14dd7f0fbc1627f2984f0b904dBlock Operator
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