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 2636601 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2637991 epoch_slot_no: 2791 block_no: 2636477 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1395 time: 2019-05-27 13:15:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd18b716bd1849f747050d0e033d4f785e537693ff943412bb9602cb7f2eadd1dBlock Operator
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