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 2637386 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638776 epoch_slot_no: 3576 block_no: 2637262 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2560 time: 2019-05-27 17:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6d7a1fd4b7b15f3e7c5ffa454eb858e6b278298e1a879945a7a20b38e0bd3789Block Operator
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