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 2635490 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2636880 epoch_slot_no: 1680 block_no: 2635366 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2471 time: 2019-05-27 07:04:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa6e856b1e80cd5f609de059cfe5d3869ec7d5e18cb4debaad2b67b843fbadff4Block Operator
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