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 2638209 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639599 epoch_slot_no: 4399 block_no: 2638085 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2019-05-27 22:11:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x25d6036a9f36539cc6bf608a5a6ef5018ff36f023ca3a8c2ffd15d2b30da72e9Block Operator
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