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 2635244 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636634 epoch_slot_no: 1434 block_no: 2635120 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2653 time: 2019-05-27 05:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x789eed878f495b411c6e3d176d5e17f5f589fbc63e9703b5226c6312e2860f1cBlock Operator
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