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 2638992 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2640382 epoch_slot_no: 5182 block_no: 2638868 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1225 time: 2019-05-28 02:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7a46dd479e4d92366c78a0533019917215082cda4b1a80a0e2404713eb4b1858Block Operator
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