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 2635765 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637155 epoch_slot_no: 1955 block_no: 2635641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1382 time: 2019-05-27 08:36:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd7bec4a1659e41da49dd4313803feeb08fb7b54afa6e84360d8204d703e78838Block Operator
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