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 2635127 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2636517 epoch_slot_no: 1317 block_no: 2635003 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1210 time: 2019-05-27 05:03:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x01dbec941baf46d51726536baf66c480668b7c5a424f4f64a3bce74e09fbb0cdBlock Operator
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