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 2637202 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2638592 epoch_slot_no: 3392 block_no: 2637078 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2841 time: 2019-05-27 16:35:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x951a3b27a6096fdbe81d607adc8fc143c50623a9da093f05b726df2698d4be5fBlock Operator
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