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 2635286 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2636676 epoch_slot_no: 1476 block_no: 2635162 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-27 05:56:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa88eca4a848824f1a5b1500c7fc95fca7041a06e909ce4c9174fd5d027511d03Block Operator
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