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 2636352 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637742 epoch_slot_no: 2542 block_no: 2636228 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1378 time: 2019-05-27 11:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x468c6da2553216db6946ff3c729d3facdbb77185ee8a69cc4d8eb4154c9dfb70Block Operator
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