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 2636533 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637923 epoch_slot_no: 2723 block_no: 2636409 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2396 time: 2019-05-27 12:52:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd2690684ed2df69a819972649c9dd1e7d3a7c5bb17b66ad41c640a0340d6f5d3Block Operator
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