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 2635627 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2637017 epoch_slot_no: 1817 block_no: 2635503 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8803 time: 2019-05-27 07:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e26e415a5bbfa6b13c8d7997d6c55b43a2bb59465e4024a94b4c8c079dabd7cBlock Operator
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