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 2636440 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2637830 epoch_slot_no: 2630 block_no: 2636316 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2256 time: 2019-05-27 12:21:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xa7df5f1e81eeaed71131c9ac748da06fde1b3c3b766f0eb74e42382b037dd903Block Operator
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