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 2636488 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2637878 epoch_slot_no: 2678 block_no: 2636364 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2761 time: 2019-05-27 12:37:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x85287198dece61629d2c5ef69689f0bb3f50edce1ec9c4bf324e34bb672ccbfdBlock Operator
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