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 2637072 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638462 epoch_slot_no: 3262 block_no: 2636948 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-27 15:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe01fd9eb72f4093e548403c927bcae3a34c91674a8440f62f56dfac6e5c2622dBlock Operator
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