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 2635141 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2636531 epoch_slot_no: 1331 block_no: 2635017 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 05:08:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xeba46ab9f40c1f8f4789c7bec6339ab5238da73e12512bd437010f8bc03f76faBlock Operator
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