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 2634058 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2635448 epoch_slot_no: 248 block_no: 2633934 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1743 time: 2019-05-26 23:07:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1cb5f774f23d5f727c30622be6e6204090268f7810ac4e8d459fcd1c0b215a8Block Operator
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