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 2635395 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636785 epoch_slot_no: 1585 block_no: 2635271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1386 time: 2019-05-27 06:33:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85ba740195229a0e4c262f0b4dd8631455eff4fbf260eed95f1bf2975291a21aBlock Operator
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