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 2638152 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639542 epoch_slot_no: 4342 block_no: 2638028 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2346 time: 2019-05-27 21:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe012c58c99c7ee357a93da5402797d8e52422523433a55a065b31023a0649c4cBlock Operator
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