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 2635693 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637083 epoch_slot_no: 1883 block_no: 2635569 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1181 time: 2019-05-27 08:12:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe7de2e5d428b8364ebdb15205fb663986fef1e87563d5e7ffb548da360a6e468Block Operator
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