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 2638708 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640098 epoch_slot_no: 4898 block_no: 2638584 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2019-05-28 00:57:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f6e73f07c2523e818f616e6f4ab3b005734a8048c8de56b8e998c86d2ca8cebBlock Operator
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