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 2638137 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639527 epoch_slot_no: 4327 block_no: 2638013 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1974 time: 2019-05-27 21:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x184e3e611b823525f2b08707a225dd0be0d08a1dddbfcde2ef1932b2c3b7c8b1Block Operator
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