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 2638538 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639928 epoch_slot_no: 4728 block_no: 2638414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3224 time: 2019-05-28 00:00:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x26ed0b830faf2fdb0467290a2a0a82c2a888b9da0b63135699adaae5bb3a94ddBlock Operator
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