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 2635618 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637008 epoch_slot_no: 1808 block_no: 2635494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2026 time: 2019-05-27 07:47:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3d651b80a64f3d3347824f5c04535fef59daac5b28633be44ab4c982b0106d29Block Operator
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