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 2635332 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2636722 epoch_slot_no: 1522 block_no: 2635208 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 9364 time: 2019-05-27 06:12:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x1faf09e6bd1d94588c059b20fa26ff41f5db39fcf5a6a8c71572f9b4dab2cf9eBlock Operator
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