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 2637762 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2639152 epoch_slot_no: 3952 block_no: 2637638 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3365 time: 2019-05-27 19:42:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd8a194254a7a86c33dd5e56d166cbb1197c6796ea1fe3989b3476746191750f4Block Operator
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