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 2635090 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636480 epoch_slot_no: 1280 block_no: 2634966 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1382 time: 2019-05-27 04:51:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xacbd9c66980395a1ea117e1cd67a836860dc88463671c608e7da391c09ca2f8dBlock Operator
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