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 2634595 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2635985 epoch_slot_no: 785 block_no: 2634471 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2799 time: 2019-05-27 02:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x54d6da55056bea412b1d23b3b76b999da4e712915de3dd7f9ccc7bf88d63efd4Block Operator
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