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 2635086 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636476 epoch_slot_no: 1276 block_no: 2634962 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1575 time: 2019-05-27 04:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x42642b97505fac68fc93ba00be93117498c8223f5a61ae5658fffda5ced8c55aBlock Operator
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