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 2634115 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2635505 epoch_slot_no: 305 block_no: 2633991 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1567 time: 2019-05-26 23:26:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9dad51bbacd52309af77a4c09c07a88e1cd41e4f52073ded192ebf87eed5b0cfBlock Operator
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