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 2635243 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2636633 epoch_slot_no: 1433 block_no: 2635119 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5085 time: 2019-05-27 05:42:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5fe57a93612541852c28a21c094e0e8785f3e51b7b78d0ec627e4a45dccaf8f0Block Operator
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