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 2636462 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637852 epoch_slot_no: 2652 block_no: 2636338 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2295 time: 2019-05-27 12:28:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x3c741fd66463ce5867ca427250b0bfb92f87363d628aea5429fd8948c87260d2Block Operator
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