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 2636376 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637766 epoch_slot_no: 2566 block_no: 2636252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1033 time: 2019-05-27 12:00:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x63d474afff7a487cb47ae1e839ce6bc31c437cf2fce4900aae2c3bcea0ea3a1bBlock Operator
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