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 2638938 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640328 epoch_slot_no: 5128 block_no: 2638814 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-28 02:14:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5370a4cffc0d9f210acea33d13f377d6d3e2ff58c7470c80cc343c0d7f81854aBlock Operator
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