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 2635987 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 2637377 epoch_slot_no: 2177 block_no: 2635863 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 7721 time: 2019-05-27 09:50:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x054b92201df9ac7c7853c42b78a5702aa68db59b21c35a3447816c4412eaf202Block Operator
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