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 2634231 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635621 epoch_slot_no: 421 block_no: 2634107 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1214 time: 2019-05-27 00:05:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1a3aa0a3e9b2b4aebda9038a84fd1a4cd430f577d32cea94c8f56fce40e1956dBlock Operator
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