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 2635380 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2636770 epoch_slot_no: 1570 block_no: 2635256 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1173 time: 2019-05-27 06:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xf449ce6134ea5ad8032a2c0e5793d9891b1dee309c6af890c0bacf636a84683aBlock Operator
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