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 2635227 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2636617 epoch_slot_no: 1417 block_no: 2635103 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4527 time: 2019-05-27 05:37:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5d0cf292362d0d82bfded096bb0d042bbe6f9852e84aec5157263f609d88156cBlock Operator
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