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 2635819 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637209 epoch_slot_no: 2009 block_no: 2635695 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2843 time: 2019-05-27 08:54:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xdc2db4e596f4632450a4b0c7c1ab41fc02151ab14432519522c9cd20df420350Block Operator
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