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 2638629 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640019 epoch_slot_no: 4819 block_no: 2638505 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1352 time: 2019-05-28 00:31:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6baab225b637938d4d416079865c9daa07b7b9c80a0525ae84db99349acbe16eBlock Operator
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