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 2638547 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639937 epoch_slot_no: 4737 block_no: 2638423 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2019-05-28 00:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd28abd2414728f511ee0b473f07a7c489cdce557ef08b0cb19bddfce84b249aeBlock Operator
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