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 2634547 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 2635937 epoch_slot_no: 737 block_no: 2634423 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 11978 time: 2019-05-27 01:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc9d479f4062c169cec3cba761b1a6ec44f9e185888858356ec684a6642f76349Block Operator
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