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 2638942 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640332 epoch_slot_no: 5132 block_no: 2638818 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2019-05-28 02:15:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1027e056f1552b891f88af27dfc9c28c390c1805bd8bd94c9cdaa07e1bf25cbBlock Operator
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