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 2635923 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637313 epoch_slot_no: 2113 block_no: 2635799 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 09:29:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x35d91dacf5fddfc59069a82765a9c7a404bef02f13f5e25e9672ced9ca2e3a35Block Operator
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