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 2638362 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639752 epoch_slot_no: 4552 block_no: 2638238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2267 time: 2019-05-27 23:02:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc26fd19597465ebe4cae19f840bd02fc9ea9daed87c1de959e313daf60dd58a6Block Operator
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