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 2637777 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639167 epoch_slot_no: 3967 block_no: 2637653 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2044 time: 2019-05-27 19:47:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4f101aef1e9bbe9daee91dd5ce7fa1cba5c157a457f0f816c313ecefca169ef2Block Operator
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