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 2636624 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638014 epoch_slot_no: 2814 block_no: 2636500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2296 time: 2019-05-27 13:22:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \xd71f4ec28a6b8325cba80608fc29070f6fc385fd5ffe07e6d06511b4e9c703a5Block Operator
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