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 2638974 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640364 epoch_slot_no: 5164 block_no: 2638850 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1307 time: 2019-05-28 02:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0f2d84d5be10ff6ea693f8d94e7327a4646d484667833772db261017b8497460Block Operator
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