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 2635964 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637354 epoch_slot_no: 2154 block_no: 2635840 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2115 time: 2019-05-27 09:42:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe2dc5b38a4c916620141a8c08ea718c2e72464342a9893bb8f9ea1774c16cbb2Block Operator
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