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 2635079 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2636469 epoch_slot_no: 1269 block_no: 2634955 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2278 time: 2019-05-27 04:47:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c907d9bb3606455c4d582e4f52f14344e87b12d503a58f9be0d74e2451b9bf0Block Operator
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