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 2634036 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2635426 epoch_slot_no: 226 block_no: 2633912 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1356 time: 2019-05-26 23:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6e52fe452ab1e7519b5a2a7e1a9dfd13f7426db6634f5e389c33646d6971bb39Block Operator
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