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 2634174 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635564 epoch_slot_no: 364 block_no: 2634050 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1669 time: 2019-05-26 23:46:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x825587192e996547f06ed08d201a855b53740adae7c7a2674d04dc38328df511Block Operator
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