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 2637565 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638955 epoch_slot_no: 3755 block_no: 2637441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1567 time: 2019-05-27 18:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7169742adf74e7f973b8884794646c3e1233b73ae6ec2953342373fa60870faBlock Operator
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