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 2637747 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2639137 epoch_slot_no: 3937 block_no: 2637623 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2113 time: 2019-05-27 19:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf0412add67bf656ecd4e23e8daed62c63dfd510a9204df7d76e552f574bb13e2Block Operator
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