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 2634052 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2635442 epoch_slot_no: 242 block_no: 2633928 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1742 time: 2019-05-26 23:05:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x33f3bcc79f99e10e1e5a78c2f8ec03845450c37bad933a143e064234f3be8715Block Operator
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