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 2638625 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640015 epoch_slot_no: 4815 block_no: 2638501 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1286 time: 2019-05-28 00:29:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9c4e67f370eecd8ddd3f9aa20b6667080128cb4a2f7d5ce0a06cfd26e0076bebBlock Operator
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