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 2638462 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639852 epoch_slot_no: 4652 block_no: 2638338 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1426 time: 2019-05-27 23:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x912f2184e71ef1d1a420b098baea4c339b92e814a38eb7d4ec82e546af5a352cBlock Operator
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