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 2634727 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2636117 epoch_slot_no: 917 block_no: 2634603 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7177 time: 2019-05-27 02:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xc532c57089e96a656c03a4d742df821549e8873c600c222861c5721daba9d515Block Operator
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