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 2636300 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637690 epoch_slot_no: 2490 block_no: 2636176 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5740 time: 2019-05-27 11:34:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x593071d7be0191d1c6cbe9f9ad9c5c0750e8d4a3b81a65a728c139db0b3c5c8dBlock Operator
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