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 2634264 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2635654 epoch_slot_no: 454 block_no: 2634140 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3700 time: 2019-05-27 00:16:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf76002d967e6e3403c3fe56bb295972ba0a398aaaaad64e583a2727080f3383eBlock Operator
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