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 2635976 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637366 epoch_slot_no: 2166 block_no: 2635852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1731 time: 2019-05-27 09:46:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3e59a92b265ec7558cd7052d765922c6cd686eb6abd4fd5d9921ee675594a3beBlock Operator
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