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 2634397 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2635787 epoch_slot_no: 587 block_no: 2634273 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4639 time: 2019-05-27 01:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9698472d7543740b64e236fa4837acb86ad3b3a2ac67e62877e99f2d16450d27Block Operator
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