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 2636187 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637577 epoch_slot_no: 2377 block_no: 2636063 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1669 time: 2019-05-27 10:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xbda3efe30442dba48a4015df5e376e7b0c7ab59adb2d71ad3c48a5c258a40753Block Operator
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