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 2636367 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637757 epoch_slot_no: 2557 block_no: 2636243 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2047 time: 2019-05-27 11:57:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xe718f1dd1f9b6d738b8be5e888e9edd335be73ee3f48fa1f19a17258c9909640Block Operator
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