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 2635214 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636604 epoch_slot_no: 1404 block_no: 2635090 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3192 time: 2019-05-27 05:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x428ed24bbf673fb5e9b070bd5c97efd7b936902382daed572656c006ccb61f14Block Operator
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