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 2634649 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636039 epoch_slot_no: 839 block_no: 2634525 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-27 02:24:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbc950b25cd83b63ba5a2e725919f2162c82118197a7a5f3e03c53fafb4b7204Block Operator
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