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 2635477 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2636867 epoch_slot_no: 1667 block_no: 2635353 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3915 time: 2019-05-27 07:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0e4924e1ce7a012988ede7d027456e65ad4854a14618e1a6c575c33e3bb74e7fBlock Operator
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