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 2638781 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640171 epoch_slot_no: 4971 block_no: 2638657 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1504 time: 2019-05-28 01:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcd61c5656d268fc35e77f3608ab52089c8b229bb8d4910e1575bc0c843009a1aBlock Operator
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