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 2637486 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638876 epoch_slot_no: 3676 block_no: 2637362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2464 time: 2019-05-27 18:10:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xba811d590d8686ebbd19477b8841cd0221add2bb9f45e6964a01d3ae380afe2fBlock Operator
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