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 2636545 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637935 epoch_slot_no: 2735 block_no: 2636421 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3739 time: 2019-05-27 12:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xada194e2faa03fb0d9126a3c1756d035a2016e84fc26d2d8e86fecc73744f50cBlock Operator
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