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 2635547 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636937 epoch_slot_no: 1737 block_no: 2635423 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2944 time: 2019-05-27 07:23:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xfeb026f792861a75cc384a1883a481a718f441acc608a88b93e952ce8903563eBlock Operator
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