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 2635790 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637180 epoch_slot_no: 1980 block_no: 2635666 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1752 time: 2019-05-27 08:44:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x7244fae09473ee7c37e2a87c00a5a6a99e5451c1f10ff9bccd0fc40bddf6d43cBlock Operator
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