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 2638920 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2640310 epoch_slot_no: 5110 block_no: 2638796 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2071 time: 2019-05-28 02:08:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe8192b5a0968a9633d0728a4b0f1d99c34fbf5ba866cbd8f9e4100d5c3cab740Block Operator
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