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 2637297 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638687 epoch_slot_no: 3487 block_no: 2637173 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4109 time: 2019-05-27 17:07:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9744d36f6dede5939a368550d0c6e4b3c47c0df9d5516bdf96ef4350fd34727fBlock Operator
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