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 2637997 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2639387 epoch_slot_no: 4187 block_no: 2637873 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1747 time: 2019-05-27 21:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x727fbf0c70ad62d9d2afebc2af2297ee10a1b3891a49b0c5983a2a7a5160f15bBlock Operator
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