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 2638326 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2639716 epoch_slot_no: 4516 block_no: 2638202 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 12201 time: 2019-05-27 22:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f5d52aca67e30e263371daac5a7d24eefe0e898d4627447bdc77beaf441dadcBlock Operator
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