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 2636743 Details
Epoch: 122 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 2638133 epoch_slot_no: 2933 block_no: 2636619 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2063 time: 2019-05-27 14:02:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x0b7fcf7a11988a9c2ed6e498248f3349745ae86e2fc322ca28bd69ccaa6de78eBlock Operator
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