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 2634881 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2636271 epoch_slot_no: 1071 block_no: 2634757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7175 time: 2019-05-27 03:41:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x70024772a131a364bee0bfc2270ae4b807a59dd16b4e949cb71b25f54d9f7506Block Operator
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