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 2635315 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636705 epoch_slot_no: 1505 block_no: 2635191 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2278 time: 2019-05-27 06:06:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xcbd65e5fde162486651bc3407e0aeb168f565c2de7cd5dd9d1708422414bdaafBlock Operator
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