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 2634914 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2636304 epoch_slot_no: 1104 block_no: 2634790 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2824 time: 2019-05-27 03:52:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5f9995e06e71d48ba48b2e3ac7a108e5effbb9b446c304f86e6c98cf16a64f90Block Operator
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