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 2636554 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2637944 epoch_slot_no: 2744 block_no: 2636430 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1742 time: 2019-05-27 12:59:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2bc04bbab5829800e84e0afba4e26231caa5c2475cb0aed579b14bd69bcf3228Block Operator
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