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 2638761 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640151 epoch_slot_no: 4951 block_no: 2638637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2019-05-28 01:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e1dc79bff6bf19f2bcb08b4bedebbebfcd815eeb6d016e62a850a91badd027dBlock Operator
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