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 2637209 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638599 epoch_slot_no: 3399 block_no: 2637085 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1937 time: 2019-05-27 16:37:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf5d9b2c7d62f3ccc9af986e8000d093cb459754ce6221036eb104fbb08a11291Block Operator
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