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 2636112 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637502 epoch_slot_no: 2302 block_no: 2635988 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1029 time: 2019-05-27 10:32:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x703dd0bb16f7b8c8e7208f6587a187032ce1b22bf413d7e555503085f0fbd3b2Block Operator
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