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 2638940 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640330 epoch_slot_no: 5130 block_no: 2638816 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2019-05-28 02:14:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcf00d5f0e713738f396839780325d3c8bd713ac3f3eca8cb2b3e739b4640fb55Block Operator
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