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 2634008 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635398 epoch_slot_no: 198 block_no: 2633884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2370 time: 2019-05-26 22:50:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4a94452e138e1fe48d899b76447d8b38e831b2236639687b161969fb66b1234fBlock Operator
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