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 2638525 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2639915 epoch_slot_no: 4715 block_no: 2638401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2489 time: 2019-05-27 23:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf761d5b130d3200ea519f8de2654ada62088d8ea25718a7a269b90258ca6667cBlock Operator
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