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 2635419 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2636809 epoch_slot_no: 1609 block_no: 2635295 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2067 time: 2019-05-27 06:41:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x6756c651f73e3ed2b46cc59d097e147ba428fbe231ec276bc861e9ed1a6de1d7Block Operator
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