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 2637067 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2638457 epoch_slot_no: 3257 block_no: 2636943 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 13697 time: 2019-05-27 15:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1237967ff9bc53f1b992928dc98348e5bb51f5d66671c3de39e06f5d637e1f80Block Operator
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