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 2634610 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636000 epoch_slot_no: 800 block_no: 2634486 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4045 time: 2019-05-27 02:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x4aa9b7102d1573c5ac95894ea9bb4c0cbb7dcf13a3d4855d3072356c58c0b916Block Operator
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