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 2638851 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640241 epoch_slot_no: 5041 block_no: 2638727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1644 time: 2019-05-28 01:45:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x28e4f84c36b8f18afa90ec7af5ee93784185bebfcd59c388ea8b011f0889e9f9Block Operator
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