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 2636346 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2637736 epoch_slot_no: 2536 block_no: 2636222 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4646 time: 2019-05-27 11:50:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x5c5615b8615ec0f534ff192ab34590a09f4d1f00c29552e710ac5fcb11ea4ddbBlock Operator
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