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 2634807 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2636197 epoch_slot_no: 997 block_no: 2634683 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8215 time: 2019-05-27 03:17:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x06b1c6939f951018085d7540928aaaccad9baab22fa55942f34ea92e04c31e4cBlock Operator
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