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 2638107 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639497 epoch_slot_no: 4297 block_no: 2637983 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2232 time: 2019-05-27 21:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xca9394be3a890de4fb8c4ee26438854aa3255bc9e507cbb34610ac40b8157e5fBlock Operator
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