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 2635931 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 2637321 epoch_slot_no: 2121 block_no: 2635807 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 9429 time: 2019-05-27 09:31:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3ae2d5080767357afc7f3c7bc6799f5b9181bbafcc0b496d5eb0394e8e6d5835Block Operator
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