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 2635136 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636526 epoch_slot_no: 1326 block_no: 2635012 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1320 time: 2019-05-27 05:06:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x8bd02a77be5d726f6f18082eb756e3a30415d65f11b9d6d18f390b6b19600ebaBlock Operator
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