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 2637504 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638894 epoch_slot_no: 3694 block_no: 2637380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1210 time: 2019-05-27 18:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa2c9f6764b742a037b6422a4c7f6d5dd060faecc3ea0c16e79ee59cdf1fe3bc8Block Operator
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