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 2635946 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637336 epoch_slot_no: 2136 block_no: 2635822 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1702 time: 2019-05-27 09:36:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa79870f3780057568333d821ede01b674a3afcac89e3f02572a5796e24c45206Block Operator
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