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 2636725 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2638115 epoch_slot_no: 2915 block_no: 2636601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1025 time: 2019-05-27 13:56:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x698409419e7354a3ba471bef5289e73aa102196732eb69ead5c7447836d33a51Block Operator
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