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 2635181 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636571 epoch_slot_no: 1371 block_no: 2635057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6612 time: 2019-05-27 05:21:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfe1342575c9977e7504b067f11dfb78162552d047438c2e26e0d3007fa36c2caBlock Operator
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