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 2635249 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636639 epoch_slot_no: 1439 block_no: 2635125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1575 time: 2019-05-27 05:44:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c50ea5316df7b642e5d003d978534ec198adeb6d6e551b8a33795574ced7c50Block Operator
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