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 2637273 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638663 epoch_slot_no: 3463 block_no: 2637149 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-27 16:59:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x056dd6a4e3567ad9c21131c9f4ca4b45a3871436c1532d327d2f4a11f55bfb06Block Operator
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