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 2635807 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 2637197 epoch_slot_no: 1997 block_no: 2635683 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5357 time: 2019-05-27 08:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x11c1d83b5334d9feae4f7713c44a71fcdc190aaea0dfff23b27697e5b352132dBlock Operator
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