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 2637295 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2638685 epoch_slot_no: 3485 block_no: 2637171 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10219 time: 2019-05-27 17:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1243398286f671d5d3ef60b086e9713955317b2718d9de12b2cd82bb2e8d49f6Block Operator
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