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 2635560 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2636950 epoch_slot_no: 1750 block_no: 2635436 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1390 time: 2019-05-27 07:28:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x626b919f83ed74f0c6d1b4935fa171105085ee38b0c06b76c12a1749d8354bc6Block Operator
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