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 2637793 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639183 epoch_slot_no: 3983 block_no: 2637669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-27 19:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xb7ef8a0f0058774b809ef4483cce8d345d804e4ba6eeb094df7ad4e9325c8e18Block Operator
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