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 2602637 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2604028 epoch_slot_no: 12028 block_no: 2602515 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1893 time: 2019-05-19 16:34:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2afcf72a08ca9dae1e266fb43d23ef25323c7574011d894283677b044dde06a1Block Operator
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