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 2637687 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639077 epoch_slot_no: 3877 block_no: 2637563 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1349 time: 2019-05-27 19:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x47898d4506bbf30d9001b14cc26fdc43948944c5192e7bb02cea42fb8c74bd14Block Operator
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