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 2637861 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2639251 epoch_slot_no: 4051 block_no: 2637737 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1387 time: 2019-05-27 20:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x04d27f12284dbafe362fbd82853f5bce350da575312199972f920de8677101baBlock Operator
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