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 2638881 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2640271 epoch_slot_no: 5071 block_no: 2638757 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3201 time: 2019-05-28 01:55:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e85e3e36c148cd6568303454df6f34df20c2ae646b380837dc224509eac3a08Block Operator
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