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 2634540 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2635930 epoch_slot_no: 730 block_no: 2634416 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2294 time: 2019-05-27 01:48:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x9e3544807614be0d208bdd437e7fe3a6fd767442824521661f4d2c03e932738dBlock Operator
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