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 2635780 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637170 epoch_slot_no: 1970 block_no: 2635656 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2030 time: 2019-05-27 08:41:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd1b638d869dff62f66e995c97e4056966e437b5bd3a26fd873d71d22d33b669dBlock Operator
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