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 2638436 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639826 epoch_slot_no: 4626 block_no: 2638312 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2019-05-27 23:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x61dd6c8d484983b55d0e301283d6a0ac0660543192434149f06712f92749a03fBlock Operator
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