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 2637536 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638926 epoch_slot_no: 3726 block_no: 2637412 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1698 time: 2019-05-27 18:26:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x032acdcbe640497d97bec03a8c8f55ea904b666fab170c2304b758c2bf12d734Block Operator
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