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 2638946 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640336 epoch_slot_no: 5136 block_no: 2638822 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2438 time: 2019-05-28 02:16:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3f1758bb43f37bb761cf77e5131cdb486ebe5824352f47a308a667e9363fa188Block Operator
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