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 2634545 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2635935 epoch_slot_no: 735 block_no: 2634421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-27 01:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xef064b1e47c795b99ee18bdca1d9dfcc3916c21587e00a3a897b9f6c5c51f53aBlock Operator
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