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 2634926 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636316 epoch_slot_no: 1116 block_no: 2634802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7667 time: 2019-05-27 03:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2ff5b4b0a156693516c6121e2ebb2c8cd0053f85246e9c0de5ad2546fa181fdeBlock Operator
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