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 2635287 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2636677 epoch_slot_no: 1477 block_no: 2635163 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2026 time: 2019-05-27 05:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf1715f8a87cfd761957bd282aca1dde9468e8fac61600e59db8171f88e23d20bBlock Operator
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