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 2638970 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2640360 epoch_slot_no: 5160 block_no: 2638846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1172 time: 2019-05-28 02:24:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x220ad4e3e520d96728039d88c3586ea3097a1361510fb217ec505922198e3ff5Block Operator
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